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Oral lichen planus is a recurrent chronic inflammatory disorder that affects the inside of the mouth characterized by itchy white patches, lesions, red swollen tissue, or open sores.
How do members experience oral lichen planus?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with oral lichen planus*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for oral lichen planus*
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Oral lichen planus is a recurrent chronic inflammatory disorder that affects the inside of the mouth characterized by itchy white patches, lesions, red swollen tissue, or open sores.
Common symptoms reported by people with oral lichen planus
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for oral lichen planus
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Compare treatments taken by people with oral lichen planus
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Got a question about living with oral lichen planus? Members in the forum might have the answers.
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