Alternative management of oral lichen planus

ISBN-13: 9786202013413 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 120 str.

Aashima Gupta; Prashant Nahar; Nitin Kudyar

Opis

Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory disease that appears in about 1-2% of the general population and it is characterized by a clinical course with periodic remissions and reactivations. In contrast to cutaneous lichen planus, the oral form may persist for up to 25years. Oral lesions may coexist with lesions of the genital mucous membranes or with lesions of cutaneous lichen planus. It affects woman more than men in a ratio of 2:3. Till date, no cure for OLP or its dermal counterpart exists. The treatment goal is always twofold: (1) alleviation of symptoms and (2) monitoring for dysplastic changes. The aim of the current OLP therapy are to eliminate mucosal erythema and ulceration, alleviate symptoms and reduce the risk of oral cancer.

O autorze

Dr. Aashima Gupta Passed B.D.S From Himachal Dental College,Sundernagar,H.P.Completed Masters in Oral Medicine and Radiology,from Pacific Dental College and Hospital,Udaipur, as Gold Medalist.Author of Various National & International Articles.Owner of Two Successful Running Clinics and OPG Centre in Jammu (J&K).