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Torrezani A, Gallo CDB, Motta ACF, Siqueira CS, Rabelo GD, Júnior CAL. Desquamative gingivitis treatment with topical tacrolimus applied to a custom tray: an open trial regarding its efficacy on patients' symptoms. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2024; 137:30-36. [PMID: 37919196 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2023.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2023] [Revised: 09/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of topical tacrolimus offered on a custom tray to treat desquamative gingivitis (DG). STUDY DESIGN Eighteen patients with symptomatic DG related to oral lichen planus (OLP) or mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) were selected, of which 13 completed the study. Periodontal treatment was followed by the fabrication of a custom silicone tray to apply a tacrolimus gel formulation (0.1%). Clinical evaluation (complaint of pain and burning - visual analog scale from 0 to 10; and the presence of erythema, desquamation, vesicle/blister, erosion, ulcer, and bleeding) was performed by the same examiner on day 1, and every 15 days for 90 days. RESULTS Total remission was found in 4 patients (30.76%). Partial remission was found in 69.24% of the patients, classified with an excellent (30.76%), good (30.76%), and regular (7.69%) recovery, respectively. There was a reduction of about 60% in pain and 65% in burning sensation complaints. Wilcoxon test revealed significant differences between pre- and post-treatment pain and burning sensation symptoms (P < .01). CONCLUSION Topical application of 0.1% tacrolimus gel was effective in the treatment of DG in controlling pain and burning sensation, leading to the clinical remission of gingival lesions in patients with OLP and MMP.
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- Anna Torrezani
- Stomatology Department, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
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- Stomatology Department, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Stomatology, Public Health & Forensic Department, School of Dentistry of Ribeirão Preto, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianópolis, SC, Brazil
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da Silva EL, de Lima TB, Rados PV, Visioli F. Efficacy of topical non-steroidal immunomodulators in the treatment of oral lichen planus: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Oral Investig 2021. [PMID: 34342763 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-021-04072-7/figures/10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this systematic review was to assess the efficacy and safety of topical non-steroidal immunomodulators (TNSIs) for oral lichen planus (OLP) treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS A search strategy designed for this purpose retrieved 1156 references. After analysis of titles and abstracts, 75 studies were selected for full-text analysis. Only randomized controlled clinical trials were selected, resulting in 28 studies included for qualitative and quantitative analysis. RESULTS The meta-analysis showed similar benefits in clinical response and symptom resolution between tacrolimus 0.1% and pimecrolimus 1% in comparison to topical steroids (TS). Pimecrolimus showed superior efficacy of clinical response but not for symptom resolution compared to placebo. Tacrolimus and pimecrolimus showed better performance preventing symptom relapse, while pimecrolimus also prevented clinical relapse better than TS. Cyclosporine was superior to placebo; however, TS showed better efficacy of clinical response. Thalidomide and retinoid were assessed in only one trial each, and both showed similar efficacy to TS. Rapamycin also presented similar clinical response to TS; however, the later showed greater reduction of symptoms. Mycophenolate mofetil 2% mucoadhesive was no better than placebo. No serious adverse effects have been reported. Cyclosporine showed a higher frequency and variety of adverse effects. CONCLUSIONS Topical tacrolimus and pimecrolimus are safe and effective alternatives for OLP treatment. CLINICAL RELEVANCE TS are usually the first choice for OLP treatment. Because some oral lesions may have a low response to treatment with TS, more topical therapeutic options, such as TNSIs, should be considered before systemic steroids are used.
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- Eduardo Liberato da Silva
- Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Rua Ramiro Barcelos, 2492, Porto Alegre, RS, 90035-003, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Rua Ramiro Barcelos, 2492, Porto Alegre, RS, 90035-003, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Rua Ramiro Barcelos, 2492, Porto Alegre, RS, 90035-003, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology and Oral Medicine Department, School of Dentistry, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Rua Ramiro Barcelos, 2492, Porto Alegre, RS, 90035-003, Brazil. .,Experimental Center Research, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS, 90035-903, Brazil.
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Efficacy of topical non-steroidal immunomodulators in the treatment of oral lichen planus: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Clin Oral Investig 2021; 25:5149-5169. [PMID: 34342763 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-021-04072-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this systematic review was to assess the efficacy and safety of topical non-steroidal immunomodulators (TNSIs) for oral lichen planus (OLP) treatment. MATERIALS AND METHODS A search strategy designed for this purpose retrieved 1156 references. After analysis of titles and abstracts, 75 studies were selected for full-text analysis. Only randomized controlled clinical trials were selected, resulting in 28 studies included for qualitative and quantitative analysis. RESULTS The meta-analysis showed similar benefits in clinical response and symptom resolution between tacrolimus 0.1% and pimecrolimus 1% in comparison to topical steroids (TS). Pimecrolimus showed superior efficacy of clinical response but not for symptom resolution compared to placebo. Tacrolimus and pimecrolimus showed better performance preventing symptom relapse, while pimecrolimus also prevented clinical relapse better than TS. Cyclosporine was superior to placebo; however, TS showed better efficacy of clinical response. Thalidomide and retinoid were assessed in only one trial each, and both showed similar efficacy to TS. Rapamycin also presented similar clinical response to TS; however, the later showed greater reduction of symptoms. Mycophenolate mofetil 2% mucoadhesive was no better than placebo. No serious adverse effects have been reported. Cyclosporine showed a higher frequency and variety of adverse effects. CONCLUSIONS Topical tacrolimus and pimecrolimus are safe and effective alternatives for OLP treatment. CLINICAL RELEVANCE TS are usually the first choice for OLP treatment. Because some oral lesions may have a low response to treatment with TS, more topical therapeutic options, such as TNSIs, should be considered before systemic steroids are used.
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Santonocito S, Polizzi A, De Pasquale R, Ronsivalle V, Lo Giudice A, Isola G. Analysis of the Efficacy of Two Treatment Protocols for Patients with Symptomatic Oral Lichen Planus: A Randomized Clinical Trial. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 18:E56. [PMID: 33374791 PMCID: PMC7794703 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18010056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2020] [Revised: 12/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic, inflammatory, immune-mediated disease, which can alter the quality of life of patients. The aim of this randomized clinical trial was to compare the therapeutic efficacy of clobetasol oral gel 0.05% versus an anti-inflammatory in oral solution (mouthwash) in the management of patients suffering from symptomatic OLP. The secondary objective was to analyze which one of the two treatments induced a greater risk of developing side effects. Forty patients were assigned (20 patients for group), through a randomized design, to receive clobetasol gel 0.05% or an anti-inflammatory mouthwash, which contains calcium hydroxide, hyaluronic acid, umbelliferone and oligomeric pro-anthocyanidins) for three months. At baseline (T0) and after 3 months (T1), patients underwent dental and dermatological examinations to assess their symptoms (Numerical Pain Scale (NRS) score) and signs (Thongprasom score). Data were calculated using T-test for the dependent variable, Wilcoxon test and Mann-Whitney u test. Both clobetasol and anti-inflammatory resulted in a statistically significant reduction of signs, (p < 0.001 and p = 0.02, respectively) and symptoms (p < 0.001 for clobetasol and p = 0.02 for anti-inflammatory). In conclusion, the results evidenced that, compared to clobetasol, the anti-inflammatory was less effective in determining the reduction of signs and symptom in OLP patients.
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- Simona Santonocito
- Department of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties, Unit of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy; (S.S.); (A.P.); (V.R.); (A.L.G.)
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- Department of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties, Unit of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy; (S.S.); (A.P.); (V.R.); (A.L.G.)
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- Department of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties, Unit of Dermatology, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy;
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- Department of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties, Unit of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy; (S.S.); (A.P.); (V.R.); (A.L.G.)
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- Department of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties, Unit of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy; (S.S.); (A.P.); (V.R.); (A.L.G.)
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- Department of General Surgery and Surgical-Medical Specialties, Unit of Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, University of Catania, 95124 Catania, Italy; (S.S.); (A.P.); (V.R.); (A.L.G.)
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New Functions of Classical Compounds against Orofacial Inflammatory Lesions. MEDICINES 2018; 5:medicines5040118. [PMID: 30388792 PMCID: PMC6313344 DOI: 10.3390/medicines5040118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2018] [Revised: 10/11/2018] [Accepted: 10/13/2018] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Anti-inflammatory agents have been widely used to ameliorate severe inflammatory symptoms of a number of diseases, and such therapeutics are particularly useful for diseases with intolerable pain without significant mortality. A typical example of this is a disease known as stomatitis; although stomatitis itself is not a life-threatening disease, it severely impairs the individual’s quality of life, and thus a standard therapeutic strategy for it has already been established. The topical application of a bioactive agent is quite easy, and a strong anti-inflammatory agent can be used without significant adverse effects. In contrast, natural products with relatively mild bioactivity are used for systemic intervention. However, new aspects of classical drugs used in these established therapeutic methods have recently been discovered, which is expanding the utility of these compounds to other oral diseases such as osteoarthritis of temporomandibular joints (TMJ-OA). In this review article, after summarizing the general concept and pathobiology of stomatitis, its established therapeutics are explained. Thereafter, recent advances in the research into related compounds, which is uncovering new biological functions of the agents used therein, are introduced. Indeed, regenerative therapeutics for TMJ-OA may be developed with the classical compounds currently being used.
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Candida is a protractive factor of chronic oral ulcers among usual outpatients. JAPANESE DENTAL SCIENCE REVIEW 2018; 54:52-58. [PMID: 29755615 PMCID: PMC5944075 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdsr.2017.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2017] [Revised: 11/17/2017] [Accepted: 12/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Although many oral ulcers have similar clinical appearances, their etiologies can range from reactive to neoplastic to oral manifestations of dermatological diseases. In patients with an HIV infection, fungal diseases may cause ulceration in the oral cavity; however, there have been few studies of oral ulcerative lesions associated with Candida in patients without an HIV infection. Nevertheless, we encountered chronic oral ulcer associated with Candida among our frequent outpatients without an HIV infection. The present article reviews the causes of oral ulcers, focusing on Candida as a protractive factor for chronic oral ulcers, and it is recommended that Candida involvement be considered in diagnosis of a certain chronic oral ulcer, that remains of unknown origin even if some examinations have been performed.
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Wei J, Ma D, Qiu M, Dan H, Zeng X, Jiang L, Zhou Y, Wang J, Chen Q. Medical treatments for pregnant patients with oral lichen planus. Acta Odontol Scand 2017; 75:67-72. [PMID: 27826983 DOI: 10.1080/00016357.2016.1250944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a common chronic inflammatory disorder that manifests as papular, reticular, or erosive lesions. OLP seriously affects a patient's quality of life, as it is associated with symptoms such as pain and a burning sensation. It is also accompanied by a risk of carcinogenic tendency. During pregnancy, the treatment will be more complicated because of the effect of medical treatment on both the mother and foetus. Thus, appropriate drugs for those pregnant patients will be more essential. This study aimed to review the safety of drugs used for the treatment of OLP during pregnancy and to establish an appropriate treatment plan for pregnant patients with OLP.
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Morita M, Asoda S, Tsunoda K, Soma T, Nakagawa T, Shirakawa M, Shoji H, Yagishita H, Nishikawa T, Kawana H. The onset risk of carcinoma in patients continuing tacrolimus topical treatment for oral lichen planus: a case report. Odontology 2016; 105:262-266. [PMID: 27368962 PMCID: PMC5352802 DOI: 10.1007/s10266-016-0255-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2015] [Accepted: 04/30/2016] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Oral lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory mucocutaneous disease. Topical use of steroids and other immuno-modulating therapies have been tried for this intractable condition. Nowadays, tacrolimus ointment is used more commonly as a choice for treatment. However, a number of discussions have taken place after tacrolimus was reported to be carcinogenic. This report describes a patient who applied tacrolimus ointment to the lower lip after being diagnosed with oral lichen planus in 2008, and whose lesion developed squamous cell carcinoma in 2010. Since the relationship between tacrolimus and cancer development has been reported in only a few cases, including this case report, the clinician must be careful selecting tacrolimus as a second-line treatment for oral lichen planus.
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- Mayu Morita
- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
- Department of Oral Surgery, Shizuoka City Shimizu Hospital, Shizuoka, Japan
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- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nippon Dental University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Nippon Dental University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Oral Diagnosis, Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology and Oral Pathology Diagnostic Services, Nippon Dental University Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, School of Medicine, Keio University, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-8582, Japan.
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Nuzzolo P, Celentano A, Bucci P, Adamo D, Ruoppo E, Leuci S, Mignogna MD. Lichen planus of the lips: an intermediate disease between the skin and mucosa? Retrospective clinical study and review of the literature. Int J Dermatol 2016; 55:e473-81. [DOI: 10.1111/ijd.13265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2015] [Revised: 11/05/2015] [Accepted: 11/18/2015] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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- Paolo Nuzzolo
- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences; University Federico II of Naples; Naples Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences; University Federico II of Naples; Naples Italy
- Melbourne Dental School; The University of Melbourne; Victoria Australia
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences; University Federico II of Naples; Naples Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences; University Federico II of Naples; Naples Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences; University Federico II of Naples; Naples Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences; University Federico II of Naples; Naples Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, Reproductive and Odontostomatological Sciences; University Federico II of Naples; Naples Italy
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Possible alternative therapies for oral lichen planus cases refractory to steroid therapies. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2016; 121:496-509. [PMID: 27068310 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2016.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2015] [Revised: 01/15/2016] [Accepted: 02/02/2016] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory disorder with a multifactorial etiopathogenesis. Immune dysregulation plays a critical role in the development and progression of this disease. Patients' lives may be affected by pain caused by atrophic-erosive lesions. Given the obscure etiology, treatment is usually symptomatic. Topical steroids remain the mainstay of management. However, their therapeutic benefits are not always evident. There are substantial data on the possible therapeutic strategies that are effective in OLP cases refractory to steroids. This review provides an overview of the current approaches for the management of steroid-refractory OLP. The miscellaneous treatment regimens include tacrolimus, pimecrolimus, thalidomide, low-level laser therapy, photodynamic therapy, and surgical excision. Some results obtained from these studies were promising. However, further studies, especially randomized controlled trials with strict inclusion and exclusion criteria and larger sample sizes, are required for the evaluation of the long-term safety and efficacy of these therapies.
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Chamani G, Rad M, Zarei MR, Lotfi S, Sadeghi M, Ahmadi Z. Efficacy of tacrolimus and clobetasol in the treatment of oral lichen planus: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Dermatol 2015. [DOI: 10.1111/ijd.12925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- Goli Chamani
- Orofacial Pain Clinic; Department of Oral Medicine; Dental School; Kerman Iran
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- Oral and Dental Diseases Research Center; Kerman University of Medical Sciences; Kerman Iran
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- Orofacial Pain Clinic; Department of Oral Medicine; Dental School; Kerman Iran
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- Orofacial Pain Clinic; Department of Oral Medicine; Dental School; Kerman Iran
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- Research Center for Modeling in Health; Kerman University of Medical Sciences; Kerman Iran
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- Oral and Dental Diseases Research Center; Kerman University of Medical Sciences; Kerman Iran
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Sotoodian B, Lo J, Lin A. Efficacy of Topical Calcineurin Inhibitors in Oral Lichen Planus. J Cutan Med Surg 2015; 19:539-45. [DOI: 10.1177/1203475415591936] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is associated with severe pain and significant impairment for patients. Objective: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of topical calcineurin inhibitors (TCI) in the treatment of OLP. Methods: Medline and the Cochrane Database were searched using the keywords “calcineurin inhibitor OR tacrolimus OR pimecrolimus” AND “oral lichen planus.” Results: Four retrospective studies that looked at the effects of tacrolimus on OLP; 4 randomized, double-blind clinical trials (RDBCT) comparing tacrolimus with topical corticosteroids; and 5 RDBCT comparing pimecrolimus with placebo or triamcinolone were noted. Six open prospective and multiple case reports assessing the efficacy of calcineurin inhibitor for treatment of diverse types of OLP were found. Conclusion: There is strong evidence to suggest that the use of tacrolimus 0.1% ointment and pimecrolimus 1% cream is superior or equally efficacious as traditional therapies for OLP. Topical calcineurin inhibitors are well tolerated, with no significant systemic adverse effects.
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- Bahman Sotoodian
- Department of Medicine, Division of Dermatology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Dermatology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Arduino P, Carbone M, Della Ferrera F, Elia A, Conrotto D, Gambino A, Comba A, Calogiuri P, Broccoletti R. Pimecrolimus vs. tacrolimus for the topical treatment of unresponsive oral erosive lichen planus: a 8 week randomized double-blind controlled study. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2013; 28:475-82. [DOI: 10.1111/jdv.12128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2012] [Accepted: 02/04/2013] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- P.G. Arduino
- Department of Surgical Sciences; Oral Medicine Section; University of Turin; Turin Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences; Oral Medicine Section; University of Turin; Turin Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences; Oral Medicine Section; University of Turin; Turin Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences; Oral Medicine Section; University of Turin; Turin Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences; Oral Medicine Section; University of Turin; Turin Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences; Oral Medicine Section; University of Turin; Turin Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences; Oral Medicine Section; University of Turin; Turin Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences; Oral Medicine Section; University of Turin; Turin Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences; Oral Medicine Section; University of Turin; Turin Italy
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Background: Topical calcineurin inhibitors have been studied in many skin disorders, including lichen planus. Objective: To evaluate published reports of the use of topical calcineurin inhibitors in lichen planus. Methods: We searched PubMed, Ovid/Cochrane, and Embase using the keywords “tacrolimus,” “pimecrolimus,” “topical calcineurin inhibitors,” and “lichen planus.” Results: We examined 5 double-blind studies, 1 investigator-blinded study, 10 open prospective studies, 6 retrospective studies, and 28 case reports evaluating tacrolimus or pimecrolimus for oral, vulvovaginal, and cutaneous lichen planus. Conclusions: Strong evidence (double-blind and open studies) supports the use of topical tacrolimus ointment in oral lichen planus, with efficacy at least equal to topical clobetasol propionate 0.05% ointment. Treatment of oral lichen planus with topical tacrolimus ointment can result in demonstrable blood tacrolimus levels, but without clinically significant adverse events. Strong evidence (double-blind and open studies) supports the use of topical pimecrolimus 1% cream in oral lichen planus, with efficacy equal to that of topical triamcinolone acetonide 0.1% paste. For vulvovaginal lichen planus, pimecrolimus was superior to placebo in one double-blind study, and tacrolimus was effective in open studies. Only case reports support the efficacy of topical calcineurin inhibitors in cutaneous lichen planus.
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- Michael Samycia
- Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and the Division of Dermatology and Cutaneous Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
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- Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and the Division of Dermatology and Cutaneous Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB
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Elad S, Epstein JB, Yarom N, Drucker S, Tzach R, von Bültzingslöwen I. Topical immunomodulators for management of oral mucosal conditions, a systematic review; part I: calcineurin inhibitors. Expert Opin Emerg Drugs 2011; 15:713-26. [PMID: 21091397 DOI: 10.1517/14728214.2010.528389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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IMPORTANCE OF THE FIELD Topical immunomodulators have been used for the management of oral mucosal diseases. Topical immunomodulating preparations may have utility in local management of oral disease which is resistant to topical steroids and oral findings of an immunologic-mediated systemic disease with primary or persisting, oral mucosal involvement. AREAS COVERED IN THIS REVIEW This paper is the first part of a systematic review of topical immunomodulators for the management of various oral indications focused on calcineurin inhibitors. The literature search revealed that data are available for cyclosporine, tacrolimus and pimecrolimus. In addition to the review of scientific evidence, this paper presents the potential market, the mechanism of action, the competitive environment and future development options. WHAT THE READER WILL GAIN The reader will find weighted conclusions for the topical use of the calcineurin inhibitors in the management of oral diseases. TAKE HOME MESSAGE Topical calcineurin inhibitors may be useful as a second-line treatment in several oral diseases, particularly oral lichen planus.
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- Sharon Elad
- Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Department of Oral Medicine, POB 12272, Jerusalem 91120, Israel.
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Ojeda T, Rodríguez-Rey E, Camacho FM. [Ulcerative lichen planus of the sole treated with tacrolimus, 0.1%]. ACTAS DERMO-SIFILIOGRAFICAS 2011; 102:383-4. [PMID: 21345398 DOI: 10.1016/j.ad.2010.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2010] [Revised: 10/14/2010] [Accepted: 10/14/2010] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Ojeda T, Rodríguez-Rey E, Camacho F. Ulcerative Lichen Planus of the Sole Treated With Tacrolimus, 0.1%. ACTAS DERMO-SIFILIOGRAFICAS 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/s1578-2190(11)70823-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Rouxel AM, Le Toux G, Misery L. Tacrolimus en bains de bouche dans le traitement de seconde intention du lichen plan buccal érosif. Ann Dermatol Venereol 2010; 137:648-9. [DOI: 10.1016/j.annder.2010.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2009] [Revised: 05/28/2010] [Accepted: 06/22/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Mattsson U, Magnusson B, Jontell M. Squamous cell carcinoma in a patient with oral lichen planus treated with topical application of tacrolimus. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2010; 110:e19-25. [DOI: 10.1016/j.tripleo.2010.02.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2009] [Revised: 02/11/2010] [Accepted: 02/21/2010] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Al Johani KA, Hegarty AM, Porter SR, Fedele S. Calcineurin inhibitors in oral medicine. J Am Acad Dermatol 2009; 61:829-40. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2009.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2008] [Revised: 03/11/2009] [Accepted: 03/16/2009] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Muñoz-Corcuera M, Esparza-Gómez G, González-Moles MA, Bascones-Martínez A. Oral ulcers: clinical aspects. A tool for dermatologists. Part II. Chronic ulcers. Clin Exp Dermatol 2009; 34:456-61. [PMID: 19522982 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2230.2009.03219.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Oral ulcers are generally painful lesions that are related to various conditions developing within the oral cavity. They can be classified as acute or chronic according to their presentation and progression. Acute oral ulcers are be associated with conditions such as trauma, recurrent aphthous stomatitis, Behçet's disease, bacterial and viral infections, allergic reactions or adverse drug reactions. Chronic oral ulcers are associated with conditions such as oral lichen planus, pemphigus vulgaris, mucosal pemphigoid, lupus erythematosus, mycosis and some bacterial and parasitic diseases. The correct differential diagnosis is necessary to establish the appropriate treatment, taking into account all the possible causes of ulcers in the oral cavity. In this second part of this two-part review, chronic oral ulcers are reviewed.
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- M Muñoz-Corcuera
- Stomatology Department, Dental School, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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[Oral lichen planus and treatment with topical tacrolimus rinse]. Ann Dermatol Venereol 2009; 136:276-8. [PMID: 19328313 DOI: 10.1016/j.annder.2008.10.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2008] [Accepted: 10/10/2008] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Ismail SB, Kumar SKS, Zain RB. Oral lichen planus and lichenoid reactions: etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, management and malignant transformation. J Oral Sci 2008; 49:89-106. [PMID: 17634721 DOI: 10.2334/josnusd.49.89] [Citation(s) in RCA: 307] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Lichen planus, a chronic autoimmune, mucocutaneous disease affects the oral mucosa (oral lichen planus or OLP) besides the skin, genital mucosa, scalp and nails. An immune mediated pathogenesis is recognized in lichen planus although the exact etiology is unknown. The disease most commonly affects middle-aged females. Oral lichenoid reactions (OLR) which are considered variants of OLP, may be regarded as a disease by itself or as an exacerbation of an existing OLP, by the presence of medication (lichenoid drug reactions) or dental materials (contact hypersensitivity). OLP usually presents as white striations (Wickham's striae), white papules, white plaque, erythema, erosions or blisters. Diagnosis of OLP is established either by clinical examination only or by clinical examination with histopathologic confirmation. Direct immunofluorescence examination is only used as an adjunct to the above method of diagnosis and to rule out specific autoimmune diseases such as pemphigus and pemphigoid. Histopathologic features of OLP and OLR are similar with suggestions of certain discriminatory features by some authors. Topical corticosteroids are the treatment of choice for OLP although several other medications have been studied including retinoids, tacrolimus, cyclosporine and photodynamic therapy. Certain OLP undergo malignant transformation and the exact incidence and mechanisms are still controversial. In this paper, etiopathogenesis, diagnosis, management and malignant transformation of OLP and OLR have been reviewed.
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- Sumairi B Ismail
- Department of Oral Pathology, Oral Medicine and Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Corrocher G, Di Lorenzo G, Martinelli N, Mansueto P, Biasi D, Nocini PF, Lombardo G, Fior A, Corrocher R, Bambara LM, Gelio S, Pacor ML. Comparative effect of tacrolimus 0.1% ointment and clobetasol 0.05% ointment in patients with oral lichen planus. J Clin Periodontol 2008; 35:244-9. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-051x.2007.01191.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Sousa FACGD, Rosa LEB. Oral lichen planus: clinical and histopathological considerations. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol 2008; 74:284-92. [PMID: 18568210 PMCID: PMC9442095 DOI: 10.1016/s1808-8694(15)31102-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2006] [Accepted: 09/30/2006] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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Sehgal VN, Srivastava G, Dogra S. Tacrolimus in dermatology-pharmacokinetics, mechanism of action, drug interactions, dosages, and side effects: part I. Skinmed 2008; 7:27-30. [PMID: 18174798 DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-9740.2007.06485.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The advent of tacrolimus at the end of the preceding century in the armamentarium of atopic dermatitis management was hailed as a breakthrough advance. It was, therefore, thought worthwhile to precisely review its origin and mechanism of action. Its topical application in the form of 0.03% to 0.1% ointments is rapidly effective and safe in pediatric and adult patients. Its use in atopic dermatitis ever since has been approved in Japan, the United States, Europe, and the Indian subcontinent. Thus, its local immunosuppressive action was fairly intriguing. Accordingly, its indications/uses were extended to cover several inflammatory dermatoses. Vitiligo, psoriasis, alopecia areata, contact hypersensitivity, lichen planus, pyoderma gangrenosum, ichthyosis linearis circumflexa, and skin grafting/transplant are a few unapproved indications and uses, in addition to miscellaneous dermatoses. At present, its therapeutic efficacy other then atopic dermatitis is confined to case studies, and large studies are warranted. At this point in time, therefore, it is conceivable that tacrolimus use should be carefully evaluated and used only when the conventional treatment has failed to yield favorable results. It deserves sizable caution for use in various dermatologic conditions pending its long-term safety and efficacy data in large patient populations.
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- Virendra N Sehgal
- From the Dermato-Venereology (Skin/VD) Centre, Sehgal Nursing Home, Panchwati, Azadpur, Delhi, India.
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Lo Russo L, Fedele S, Guiglia R, Ciavarella D, Lo Muzio L, Gallo P, Di Liberto C, Campisi G. Diagnostic Pathways and Clinical Significance of Desquamative Gingivitis. J Periodontol 2008; 79:4-24. [DOI: 10.1902/jop.2008.070231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Petruzzi M, De Benedittis M, Pastore L, Pannone G, Grassi FR, Serpico R. Isolated lichen planus of the lip. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol 2007; 20:631-5. [PMID: 17880776 DOI: 10.1177/039463200702000321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a relatively common disorder whose cause is still unknown. It occurs mostly on the buccal mucosa, but the gingivae, tongue, floor of the mouth and retromalar pads may also be affected. It rarely occurs on the lips and usually in association with oral lesions. We report a case series of ten patients with a history of isolated swelling of the lower and/or upper lip, erosions and crusting. General medical history, examination of the oral cavity and recording of signs and symptoms were carried out for each patient. Among the six different clinical variants of OLP described by Andreasen, the atrophic-erosive form was the most common in the course of isolated LP of the lip in our series. Five cases presented HCV hepatitis. A complete remission of lesions was observed in eight patients after topical treatment with clobetasol propionate 0.05 percent and tocopherol oil, while partial improvement was noted in those remaining. Isolated LP of the lip is unusual and presents a diagnostic challenge; however an appropriate differential diagnosis is fundamental. Lesions of the lips might represent a more or less precocious phase of oral involvement. Moreover the reasons for the unique localization on the lips need to be explored. Several variables, including age, duration of lesions, concomitance of other diseases, and genetic predisposition may be involved. Isolated LP of the lip is a well-known condition which responds well to topical treatment with corticosteroids. A thorough medical management and active early treatment are necessary to improve symptoms and might also be a relevant prevention strategy from squamous cell carcinoma risk, although data to fully support this statement still need investigation.
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- M Petruzzi
- Department of Dentistry and Surgery, University of Bari, Bari, Italy.
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Lichen planus (LP) is a common disorder in which auto-cytotoxic T lymphocytes trigger apoptosis of epithelial cells leading to chronic inflammation. Oral LP (OLP) can be a source of severe morbidity and has a small potential to be malignant. The diagnosis of OLP can be made from the clinical features if they are sufficiently characteristic, particularly if typical skin or other lesions are present, but biopsy is recommended to confirm the diagnosis and to exclude dysplasia and malignancy. OLP is treated with anti-inflammatory agents, mainly the topical corticosteroids, but newer agents and techniques are becoming available.
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Chaudhry SI, Pabari S, Hodgson TA, Porter SR. The use of topical calcineurin inhibitors in the management of oral lichen planus. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol 2007; 21:554-6. [PMID: 17373997 DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3083.2006.01953.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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