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Oral lichen planus and stress: An appraisal
Simarpreet V Sandhu1, Jagpreet S Sandhu2, Himanta Bansal1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Genesis Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Ferozepur, Punjab, India.
Introduction:
Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by bilateral white striations or plaques on the buccal mucosa, tongue or gingiva that has a multifactorial etiology, where the psychogenic factors seem to play an important role.
Purpose:
The aim of this study was to determine the existing relation between the OLP and psychological alterations of the patient, such as stress, anxiety, and depression.
Materials And Methods:
Hospital anxiety and depression scale was applied for psychometric analysis.
Results:
The study indicates a definitive relationship between a stressful life event and onset and progression of OLP.
Conclusion:
Stress management and bereavement counseling should be a part of management protocol of OLP.
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