Editorial · pages 205–208
Management of Oral Lichen Plannus: A Clinical Study
Cite this article
Jayachandran S, KoijamSashikumar S. Management of Oral Lichen Plannus: A Clinical Study. J Int Med Sci Acad. 2012;25(3):205–208.
Opening of the article
Lichen planus, a chronic autoimmune disease, affects the skin and mucous membrane. It is characterized by alternating periods of symptomatic remission and exacerbation. Different treatment modalities have been tried with limited success. Presently, treatment of lichen planus aimed at alleviating symptoms during periods of exacerbation and to prolonge the duration of remission. A regular follow-up of patients is required as there is high risk of malignant transformation in few types of oral lichen planus.
Keywords
Lichen planus, mucocutaneous, local drug delivery