Oral Lichen Planus. If it doesn't bother your friend much

then no treatment is needed.

Here I copy the Mayo Clinic treatment plan for Oral Lichen Planus:




Treatments and drugs:

There's no cure for oral lichen planus. Medical treatment focuses on controlling your pain, reducing lesions and prolonging the periods of time when you're symptom-free.

Mild symptoms
The course of treatment you have for oral lichen planus is based on the severity of your symptoms and the underlying cause, if known. With mild symptoms, you may not need any treatment, other than home remedies. Still, you should have periodic exams to make sure your condition isn't worsening. If an underlying condition is causing your oral lichen planus, treatment for that may improve your symptoms.

More bothersome symptoms
If your symptoms are bothersome or you have erosions or ulcerations, treatment options for oral lichen planus include:

Corticosteroids. High-potency corticosteroid gels or ointments applied to lesions in your mouth are the most effective medications for oral lichen planus. You may also need to take oral corticosteroid pills. Because these medications can cause candidiasis, or oral thrush, you may need medications for that, too. Lesions that don't get better with topical treatments can be injected with corticosteroids. Talk to your doctor about possible risks associated with long-term corticosteroid use, such as adrenal suppression.
Medicated mouth rinses or sprays. These can temporarily numb or soothe a painful mouth and may also decrease the size of oral lesions.
Immunosuppressant medications. If your oral lichen planus doesn't get better with corticosteroids, medications that suppress your immune system may be an option. But because these medications can have serious side effects, and some have been linked to cancer, be sure you understand all of the pros and cons.

It can be difficult to bring oral lichen planus under control. You may need to try several different treatments to find one that's effective. And because oral lichen planus tends to be chronic, you may need treatment for months or even years.

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• thanks a lot! i read -沃尔沃- ♂ (154 bytes) () 11/07/2008 postreply 08:54:25

• From the picture of the histology, the Chinese -HenryLi- ♂ (58 bytes) () 11/07/2008 postreply 09:05:28

• thanks again! -沃尔沃- ♂ (0 bytes) () 11/07/2008 postreply 09:37:09