Abstract

COLONIA, Adriana  and  VELEZ, Luis Fernando. Oral Lichen Planus. CES odontol. [online]. 2011, vol.24, n.2, pp.79-86. ISSN 0120-971X.

Oral lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory disease with immune pathophysiology It affects skin, oral and genital mucosa, scalp and nails. By grouping various clinical and histopathologic features can distinguish different clinical presentations: reticular, papular, plaque, erosive, atrophic and bullous. Treatment is aimed at relief of symptoms, removal of local traumatic factors and administration of various agents such as topical and systemic steroids, retinoids and even natural substances like turmeric.

Keywords : Oral lichen planus; Mouth mucosa; Chronic inflammation.

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