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Diagnosis Of Oral Lichen Planus, Mouth Ulcers. Done Biopsy. Used Steroid. Will It Help?

I have a diagnosis of Oral Lichen Planus, diagnosed through biopsy, of 6 years duration. It has flare-ups and quiescent phases, but right now I am in the worst flare-up I have ever experienced. Steroid mouth washes don't help, only adding thrush to the equation, so I mostly just put up with it, eat soup, and yogurt, and hold bio yogurt in my mouth for several minutes, several times a day, as this has been the best treatment I have found so far. I have been googling (well who doesn't these days!) and I wondered if Lysander might help, it seems to be effective on mouth ulcers. Any advice?
Wed, 25 Sep 2013
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Hi,

Thanks for asking the query,

Lichen planus is presented as a chronic recurrent rash due to inflammation which involves skin and oral mucous membrane.

Treatment of the condition involves administration of various drugs like immunosuppressive and corticosteroids.

I would suggest you to continue with the dose of medications prescribed to you.

At home take symptomatic treatment like lukewarm saline rinses to give a soothing effect.

Start with the course of multivitamin suplements.

Hope you find this as helpful,

Regards..
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Diagnosis Of Oral Lichen Planus, Mouth Ulcers. Done Biopsy. Used Steroid. Will It Help?

Hi, Thanks for asking the query, Lichen planus is presented as a chronic recurrent rash due to inflammation which involves skin and oral mucous membrane. Treatment of the condition involves administration of various drugs like immunosuppressive and corticosteroids. I would suggest you to continue with the dose of medications prescribed to you. At home take symptomatic treatment like lukewarm saline rinses to give a soothing effect. Start with the course of multivitamin suplements. Hope you find this as helpful, Regards..