Erosive lichen Planus of Gingiva – A case Report

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Case Report

Author Details : Ramesh Gupta*, Meenu Garg, Soni Gupta, Nishi Gupta

Volume : 6, Issue : 3, Year : 2020

Article Page : 294-297

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijced.2020.059

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Abstract

Oral Lichen Planus (OLP) is a common chronic immunological inflammatory mucocutaneous disorder that varies in appearance from keratotic (reticular or plaque like) to erythmatous and ulcerative. The erosive form of OLP manifests as a mixture of erythematous and ulcerated areas bounded by finely radiating keratotic striaeTreatment should be directed at achieving specific goals after considering the degree of clinical involvement, Reticular lesions that are asymptomatic generally require no therapy. All treatment should be aimed at eliminating atrophic and ulcerative lesions, alleviating symptoms, and potentially decreasing the risk of malignant transformation. Relief of painful symptoms can be obtained with mid potency topical corticosteroids. Systemic corticosteroids are, usually reserved for cases where topical approaches have failed, where there is recalcitrant, erosive, or erythematous OLP, or for widespread OLP when skin, genitals, esophagus, or scalp are also involved.

Keywords: Erosive, Lichen Planus, Gingiva.

How to cite : Gupta R , Garg M, Gupta S , Gupta N, Erosive lichen Planus of Gingiva – A case Report. IP Indian J Clin Exp Dermatol 2020;6(3):294-297

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