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Justin Au¹, Dhaval Patel, John H Campbell

¹Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University at Buffalo, 3435 Main Street, 112 Squire Hall, Buffalo, NY 14215, USA. justinau@buffalo.edu

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Oral lichen planus is a common immune-mediated disease affecting the skin and mucous membranes. This review covers the varied clinical presentations, diagnosis, and management of oral lichen planus.

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Area of Science:

Oral medicine
Dermatology
Immunology

Background:

Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a prevalent, immune-mediated condition affecting the oral mucosa.
It presents with diverse clinical manifestations, including reticular, erosive, and erythematous forms.
Understanding OLP's varied presentations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive review of the diagnosis of oral lichen planus.
To outline current management strategies for oral lichen planus.
To consolidate information on the immunologic basis and clinical spectrum of OLP.

Main Methods:

Literature review of existing studies on oral lichen planus.
Synthesis of diagnostic criteria and clinical findings.
Compilation of evidence-based treatment guidelines.

Main Results:

Oral lichen planus exhibits a wide range of clinical appearances.
Accurate diagnosis relies on characteristic clinical features and, often, biopsy.
Management approaches vary based on lesion type and severity.

Conclusions:

Oral lichen planus requires careful diagnostic evaluation due to its varied presentations.
Effective management strategies are available and tailored to individual patient needs.
Further research may elucidate more targeted immunomodulatory therapies for OLP.