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REVIEW ARTICLE
Year : 2011  |  Volume : 1  |  Issue : 5  |  Page : 274-278

Oral lichen planus: A review on current medical management


1 Assistant Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai, India
2 Professor, Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, SRM Kattankulathur Dental College, SRM University, Chennai, India
3 Reader, Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, SRM Kattankulathur Dental College, SRM University, Chennai, India
4 Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, SRM Kattankulathur Dental College, SRM University, Chennai, India

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Dr. D Anusha
Assistant Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology, Sri Ramachandra University, Porur, Chennai
India
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Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory mucocutaneous disease of unknown etiology. The prevalence of lichen planus is unknown, but it is estimated to occur in <1% of the population. It is thought to be significantly less frequent than the exclusive oral lichen planus (OLP) that affect approximately 1-2% of the population. Malignant transformation of OLP has been reported in a number of studies and the actual overall frequency varies between 0.3-3%. There are no effective means to predict or prevent such malignant transformation. The aim of treatment of OLP is to eliminate mucosal erythema and ulceration, alleviate symptoms and reduce risk of malignant transformation. The main objective of this paper is to review the current literature regarding the treatment of OLP.


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