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erosive olp
been suffering with horrible erosive oral lichen planus for about 6-7 years. i now have lichen planus on both legs...mainly on shins...but lately it has been moving up above the knees.
was put on colcrys when it was thought that my mouth was apthous ulcers, but after reading about it on the internet, i was afraid to take it. therefore...i'm pretty much back to taking 30 mg of prednisone at least 15 days out of the month.
the olp is debilitating and i'm pretty much at my breaking point. just wondering if anyone else is suffering from this and what course of action was taken, ie, meds? diet change? vitamin supplements?
was put on colcrys when it was thought that my mouth was apthous ulcers, but after reading about it on the internet, i was afraid to take it. therefore...i'm pretty much back to taking 30 mg of prednisone at least 15 days out of the month.
the olp is debilitating and i'm pretty much at my breaking point. just wondering if anyone else is suffering from this and what course of action was taken, ie, meds? diet change? vitamin supplements?
thanks for reading my post and commenting.
will be going back to emory next month...hoping to find "something" that will at least calm things down. i've got it in my mouth pretty bad ! !
will be going back to emory next month...hoping to find "something" that will at least calm things down. i've got it in my mouth pretty bad ! !
"Hello,
Oral lichen planus is an inflammatory condition that affects mucous membranes inside the mouth. Treatment is available only on prescription and consists mainly of steroids,retinoids,hydroquinone and phototherapy. Also sometimes the trigger may be an allergen and in that case, you'll be advised to avoid the allergen, and you may consult an allergist."
i know this...i've had olp for a long time
"It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing."
i have an "exact" diagnosis. unlike most posters here...i did not ask for an online diagnosis.
thank you very much for the generic answer.
Oral lichen planus is an inflammatory condition that affects mucous membranes inside the mouth. Treatment is available only on prescription and consists mainly of steroids,retinoids,hydroquinone and phototherapy. Also sometimes the trigger may be an allergen and in that case, you'll be advised to avoid the allergen, and you may consult an allergist."
i know this...i've had olp for a long time
"It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing."
i have an "exact" diagnosis. unlike most posters here...i did not ask for an online diagnosis.
thank you very much for the generic answer.
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Hello,
Oral lichen planus is an inflammatory condition that affects mucous membranes inside the mouth. Treatment is available only on prescription and consists mainly of steroids,retinoids,hydroquinone and phototherapy. Also sometimes the trigger may be an allergen and in that case, you'll be advised to avoid the allergen, and you may consult an allergist.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
Oral lichen planus is an inflammatory condition that affects mucous membranes inside the mouth. Treatment is available only on prescription and consists mainly of steroids,retinoids,hydroquinone and phototherapy. Also sometimes the trigger may be an allergen and in that case, you'll be advised to avoid the allergen, and you may consult an allergist.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
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Volume 46, Issue 1, January 2002, Pages 35-41
Conclusion: Topical tacrolimus is effective therapy for erosive or ulcerative oral lichen planus. (J Am Acad Dermatol 2002;46:35-41.)
Lizzie Lou, Hope this information is useful.