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GlossaryOral Lichen Planus (OLP)

chronic inflammatory condition affecting mouth's mucous membranes

Oral Lichen Planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the mucous membranes inside the mouth, leading to white, lacy patches, red swollen tissues, or open sores. It can cause discomfort, pain, and difficulty eating or speaking, and while the exact cause is unknown, it is believed to be an autoimmune disorder where the body's immune system attacks the cells of the oral mucosa.

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research Oral Lichen Planus Preceding Concomitant Lichen Planopilaris

2 citations, June 2016 in “Oral Surgery Oral Medicine Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology”

Oral lichen planus can appear before lichen planopilaris.

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research Lichen Planus – A Refractory Autoimmune Disorder

April 2023 in “IP Indian journal of clinical and experimental dermatology”

Lichen planus is a chronic autoimmune disease that is hard to treat and more common in women.

research Intralesional Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Oral Lichen Planus: Review Article

October 2021 in “The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine”

Platelet-rich plasma is a safe and effective treatment for oral lichen planus.

research Oral Lichen Planus: A Chronic Systemic Disease with Immune-Mediated Pathogenesis

7 citations, July 2013 in “InTech eBooks”

Oral lichen planus is a chronic disease causing mouth discomfort and sometimes needs immunosuppressive treatment.

research Lipid Profile and Metabolic Syndrome Status in Patients with Oral Lichen Planus, Oral Lichenoid Reaction, and Healthy Individuals Attending a Dental College in Northern India: A Descriptive Study

17 citations, January 2014 in “Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research”

Patients with oral lichen planus or oral lichenoid reactions had worse cholesterol levels and a higher risk of obesity compared to healthy individuals.

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