Which areas of the mouth are commonly affected by oral lichen planus?
Lichen planus of the mouth most commonly affects the inside of the cheeks, gums and tongue. Oral lichen planus is more difficult to treat and typically lasts longer than skin lichen planus. Fortunately, most cases of lichen planus of the mouth cause minimal problems. About a third of all people who have oral lichen planus also have skin lichen planus. 2. What does oral lichen planus look like? Oral lichen planus typically appears as patches of fine white lines. These changes usually do not cause symptoms. More severe forms of oral lichen planus can cause painful sores and ulcers in the mouth. 3. How is oral lichen planus treated? There is no known cure for oral lichen planus. The good news is that the disease often causes no pain or burning and treatment may not be needed. More severe forms of oral lichen planus with pain, burning, redness, blisters, sores and ulcers can be treated with a variety of topical and oral medications. 4. Who is at risk for oral cancer? When lichen planus is
