Abstract

GARCIA-POLA VALLEJO, M.J.  and  GARCIA MARTIN, J.M.. Treatment of oral lichen planus: a review. Av Odontoestomatol [online]. 2008, vol.24, n.1, pp.45-53. ISSN 2340-3152.

The aim of the present study was to review about the current treatment of oral lichen planus (OLP). Before a patients is started on therapy a biopsy must be done to establish an accurate diagnosis. Because there is no curative therapy for OLP, the primary goal for symtomatic patients is palliative. Treatment modalities include the use of: topical, systemic and intralesional corticosteroids; topical and systemic retinoids, topical cyclosoporine; topical tacrolimus; azathioprine; phototherapy and surgical procedures.

Keywords : Oral lichen planus; treatment; corticosteroids; retinoids; cyclosporine; tacrolimus; azathioprine; phototherapy.

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