Intralesional Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Oral Lichen Planus: Review Article
October 2021
in “
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
”
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Studysummary In this study, intralesional platelet-rich plasma was found to be a beneficial and safe treatment option for oral lichen planus, an inflammatory disease affecting the oral mucosa. Our plain-language summary of this paper — not a Tressless recommendation.
Oral lichen planus (OLP), an inflammatory disease affecting the oral mucosa, primarily impacts middle-aged women and, to a lesser extent, children. It can manifest in various forms, including ulcerative, erosive, hyperkeratotic, and reticular, causing discomfort, a burning sensation, pain, and quality of life changes. Traditional treatment methods for OLP often yield unsatisfactory results and high recurrence rates. However, the use of intralesional platelet-rich plasma, which contains a high concentration of growth factors that promote healing, has been found to be a safe and effective treatment modality for OLP.
