Oral Lichen Planus: 5 Likely Causes Explained

Oral lichen planus is an idiopathic autoimmune disease.

Lichen planus is a chronic, inflammatory, autoimmune disease that presents as rashes, rashes, or plaques, sometimes violet in color, accompanied by itching or pain.

The average age at which lichen planus can occur is between 30 and 60 years. People with lichen planus are between 50% and 70%.

Who does lichen planus affect?

The mucous membranes (mouth, esophagus, and lips). Half the patients who present lichen planus on the skin see it contained orally.

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Possible Causes

Some medications indicated for blood pressure treatment such as diuretics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen, diabetes, coronary diseases, and malaria.

The signs and symptoms of lichen planus vary depending on the area of the body affected. It can range from a small red dot as small as the tip of a pin to large rashes or sores.

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