What to Do for Lichen Planus of the Mouth?
A lacy pattern and raised spotted rash on gums, cheeks or tongue, Lichen Planus of the mouth, also known as Oral Lichen Planus, sometimes has no symptoms and needs no treatment. It can resolve spontaneously and reoccur unexpectedly. When Oral Lichen Planus hurts, burns, itches, and bleeds treatment with corticosteroid medications can temporarily relieve symptoms. The cause is unknown but seems to be related to an inflammatory response to infection, food allergies, emotional stress or autoimmune disease. Elimination of the underlying cause, if possible, is the best thing to do for Oral Lichen Planus.
