oral lichen planus

[number15]

i have had some bizarre symptoms on my lips and in my mouth that have lasted for about a year now. i have been to several doctors but have gotten no real answers. from some research i have done online, i think it's possible i may have oral lichen planus. can anyone describe any typical symptoms? i will be seeing a dermatologist soon but would also appreciate any imput i can get here. thanks

[chris215]

Is it like any of the pictures on this link?

http://www.dermis.net/dermisroot/en/33379/diagnose.htm

I have LP in the mouth (tongue and cheek), penis and fingernails. Its not treatable and you can't can't catch it. It can only be confirmed by biopsy which is what I had. All they do is monitor it a give pain relief if required.

[jagesh50]

Rare association but you can get easily tested

[number15]

i have read that lichen planus may be associated with hepatitis c. is this a possible concern for me? i ask because the symptoms i've been experiencing developed 3-4 days after a high risk sexual exposure. i have had the necessary hiv and syphilis testing and both were negative...

[jagesh50]

LP is the likely diagnosis.Oral submucous fibrosis is another,but dont worry,both are treatable conditions.

[number15]

a few different things: i a whiting/greyish blistery bilateral rash on my upper lip and corners of mouth, rough erosive spots on the inside of my cheeks, whitish cracks/cuts (for lack of better words) on the inside of my cheeks and lips on in the mucosa, and somtimes white or red painless lesions/sores in inside the mouth...

[jagesh50]

What are the symptoms?LP is a lacy white area in side mouth or on lip,might burn while eating.