Abstract
Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic autoimmune disease. Oral lesions may occur in isolation or in combination with other affected muco-cutaneous sites. Oral LP (OLP) may present as one of the various manifestations of LP or may present as a disease sui generis with a broad range of severity. Despite this disease targeting the oral mucosa, its great impact on quality of life is underrated. In this article, we provide an updated review of the pathophysiology and epidemiology of OLP and offer guidance for its diagnosis and management. We also propose an algorithmic approach to the clinical forms of OLP and a novel staging system to facilitate management decisions.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 206 |
Journal | F1000Research |
Volume | 9 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2020 |
Keywords
- Atrophic oral lichen planus
- Erosive oral lichen planus
- Lichen planus
- Oral lichen planus
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
- General Immunology and Microbiology
- General Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics