Diagnosis and management of oral lichen planus.
Oral lichen planus is a complex and poorly understood clinical condition which cannot be cured. A definitive diagnosis and careful, conscientious follow-up are imperative. Symptoms and complications are common and challenging but may be managed with a variety of therapies including orally administered and systemic medications as well as lifestyle alterations and reduction of precipitating factors.
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, USA.
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D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017676:Lichen Planus, Oral / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000517:prevention & control; D008297:Male; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000473:pathology
D005938:Glucocorticoids; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents