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- Title
Management Of Oral Lichen Planus : An Overview.
- Authors
Shadab, Syeda; Sodhi, Sonia J.; Patil, Sneha P.; Tambe, Suraj D.; Kasat, Ruchi
- Abstract
Lichen planus is a chronic autoimmune, mucocutaneous disease. It can affect the oral mucosa, skin, genital mucosa, scalp and nails. It is a most commonly encountered chronic mucosal condition in clinical dental practice. Treatment of lichen planus is complicated due to periods of exacerbation and remission. Mainly treatment is aimed at alleviating symptoms during periods of exacerbation as well as to prolong the duration of remission. A regular follow-up of patients is required as there is high risk of malignant transformation in some types of oral lichen planus. In the present article we have attempted to review various pharmacological and nonpharmacological therapies in the management of oral lichen planus.
- Subjects
ORAL lichen planus; AUTOIMMUNE disease treatment; ORAL mucosa; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Pravara Medical Review, 2016, Vol 8, Issue 1, p14
- ISSN
0975-0533
- Publication type
Article