Introduction: Oral Lichen Planus (OLP) is one of the most common mucocutaneous lesion, and its etiologic factors have not been elucidated yet. OLP has two different clinical forms including reticular and erosive. Mast cells function in non-specific immunology is an etiologic factor involved in the formation of lichen planus. This study aimed at determining the pattern of mast cells presence in ...

In their recent publication, Garcia-Pola et al. (1) (2016) suggested the development of proliferative verrucous leukoplakia (PVL) in oral lichen planus (OLP). It was described as a preliminary study, where this association supposedly occurred. They presented a retrospective analysis with a long-term follow-up, showing an interesting relationship between these lesions. It is important to emphasi...

OBJECTIVES Oral lichen planus is chronic inflammatory disease with a high prevalence in the population. This study describes the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of group of patients with oral lichen planus in the Czech Republic. MATERIAL AND METHODS Data was taken from the medical records of 171 patients referred to the Oral Medicine Unit at the University Hospital in Hradec Král...

Reticular LP is usually asymptomatic, affects multiple sites, and can be recognized by white papules that can coalesce to form plaques. There may be fine, white, lace-like striae (Wickham striae) on the buccal mucosa, gingiva, and lips. Cutaneous LP may be seen in up to 44% of patients with oral LP. Erosive LP usually presents with pain while eating, especially with spicy foods. There is usuall...

Introduction: Oral lichen planus is a T cell mediated autoimmune disease which often affects middle-aged adults. Amongst the reticular, atrophic and erosive types, bullous form of lichen planus is rarely observed. Case Report: A case of 60-year-old male complaining of discomfort in lower front gingiva with occasional fluid filled vesicles in same area and buccal mucosa. Based on clinical and hi...

Oral lichenoid reactions represent a common end point in response to extrinsic agents (drugs, allergens), altered self-antigens, or superantigens. Oral lichen planus, a common and under-recognized inflammatory disorder, shares many clinical and histopathological features with oral lichenoid drug reaction and oral lichenoid contact reaction. Clinical presentation can vary from asymptomatic white...

Background: Lichen planus is a common dermatological condition. Many treatment options have been discussed in literature, each with its own risk profile. Betamethasone pulse therapy is one of the effective therapies mentioned.The objective of this study was to find out whether oral betamethasone mini pulse therapy is effective in lichen planus.Methods: A total of 40 pat...

Oral lichenoid reactions are considered variants of oral lichen planus and may be regarded as a disease by itself or as an exacerbation of an existing oral lichen planus by the presence of medication or dental materials. They represent a type IV hypersensitivity reaction and most commonly affect the oral mucosa in direct contact with an amalgam restoration. Oral lichenoid reactions can cause si...

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