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Suggest Treatment For Oral Lichen Planus
What can help with oral lichens plantus. I have a bad case of it in my mouth.
I have been fighting this for 6 months I have had pet scan hepititas c hiv and numberous other blood tests and have been on mega doses of steroids with oral rinses and oral paste nothing is working I have seen
dentist dermatologist and general practionioner several times
I have been fighting this for 6 months I have had pet scan hepititas c hiv and numberous other blood tests and have been on mega doses of steroids with oral rinses and oral paste nothing is working I have seen
dentist dermatologist and general practionioner several times
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your complain, Oral Lichen Planus is a chronic inflammatory disease and it appears as lacy, white raised patches on mucous membranes of mouth.
It is an auto-immune disease and does not pass from one individual to another, thus is not contagious.
In case if you have any symptoms like burning sensation, pain and discomfort then you need treatment like topical and Oral steroids. You can also gargle with a numbing mouthwash to relieve pain.
Although the treatment of Oral Lichen Planus is to be done by an Oral Physician but in case if you do not find an appropriate doctor then consult an Immunologist and get evaluated and treatment can be done by him/her.
If steroids and oral pastes does not work then you can be advised CALCINEURIN INHIBITORS like Tacrolimus and immunosuppressant medicines.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your complain, Oral Lichen Planus is a chronic inflammatory disease and it appears as lacy, white raised patches on mucous membranes of mouth.
It is an auto-immune disease and does not pass from one individual to another, thus is not contagious.
In case if you have any symptoms like burning sensation, pain and discomfort then you need treatment like topical and Oral steroids. You can also gargle with a numbing mouthwash to relieve pain.
Although the treatment of Oral Lichen Planus is to be done by an Oral Physician but in case if you do not find an appropriate doctor then consult an Immunologist and get evaluated and treatment can be done by him/her.
If steroids and oral pastes does not work then you can be advised CALCINEURIN INHIBITORS like Tacrolimus and immunosuppressant medicines.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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