I Have Experienced Oral Lichen Planus In 2013 Which Resolved

Posted on Sat, 16 Nov 2019

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Question : I have experienced oral lichen planus in 2013 which resolved with 2 years of homeopathy medicines..Now I have experienced it again..I have started homeopathy again..There is a red/brown spot on left lower cheek near last lower teeth since last 20 days..There are white STRIKE too which come and go.. kindly look at this brown/ red spot..Are these inflamed blood vessels? kindly have a look..I m using antoxid MULTI VITAMIN and kenacort oral paste..

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (1 minute later)

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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Looks like inflammation

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Thanks for the query.

I have viewed the images and it looks like inflammation.

Do you have cheek bite in that area?
Is the spot painful or sensitive?

Please write back.

Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Honey Arora (1 hour later)

Dear Dr No cheek bite..Its not painful or sensitive...It came along with white Striae 20 to 25 days back..Is it oral Lichen planus inflammation sir? what can be added extra..Should I apply kenacort daily...I dont apply it daily..Anymore thing to add or medicine like steroid to get rid of inflammation.. Regards

Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Apply Kenacort

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Well, it doesn't look like anything serious.

Apply Kenacort daily for one week.

Wait and watch.

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee