Integrative approach in managing oral lichen planus

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Author Details : Sagarmani*, Nisheeth Saawarn

Volume : 10, Issue : 2, Year : 2024

Article Page : 84-87

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jooo.2024.015

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Abstract

Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a well-known chronic inflammatory disorder which is linked with alteration in functioning of cell-mediated immune function. It is characterised by repeated exacerbations, prolonged evolution, pain, resistant to treatment, thus affecting the quality of life of patients. The present review focuses on treatment strategies of OLP and how these methods improve the quality of life of patient. The main aim of OLP therapy is reducing the symptoms and eliminating the occurrence of mucosal related lesions, along with reduction of oral cancer risk. The common treatment modalities are laser, ultraviolet irradiation, immunomodulatory agents, corticosteroids, retinoids etc.
 

Keywords: Oral lichen planus, Oral mucosa, Treatment.

How to cite : Sagarmani, Saawarn N, Integrative approach in managing oral lichen planus. J Oral Med Oral Surg Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2024;10(2):84-87

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