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What Causes Lichen Planus?
A year ago, I started to get some rashes in my mouth and tongue (I have root canal treatment done) and my dentist said it is lichen planus and there is no treatment for this condition. He also said it might stay for few years and then will disappear by itself. Now I have noticed that these rashes has almost gone, but slight discoloration (light black) on the tip of my tongue and one or two red spots on the tongue remains. What is this lichen planus ? Is there any treatment for this ?
Thu, 26 Mar 2020
Hi,
Lichen planus is an immune related disorder. I would recommend you to apply triamcinolone acetonide gel on the affected areas twice daily. This will reduce the marks.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
Lichen planus is an immune related disorder. I would recommend you to apply triamcinolone acetonide gel on the affected areas twice daily. This will reduce the marks.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
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