Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a targeted therapy that could bring relief to people living with lichen planus, a chronic inflammatory skin condition of the skin, hair, nails, mouth and ...

Skin sores appear on the legs ... Visit a dentist or dermatologist twice a year for a screening of oral cancer. Lichen planus is not a harmful disease. It usually goes away on its own.

Lichen planus on the skin is treated using an array or methods ... as this may represent a cancer. Geographic tongue is a harmless condition that affects the appearance of the tongue but often ...

Background: Oral lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory disease ... have confirmed that inflammation is a strong risk factor for cancer development. Smoking is associated with potentially ...

Purpose: The stability of a triamcinolone acetonide mouthwash and its efficacy in treating oral lichen planus are described. Results: The mouthwash had a satisfactory shelf life and was well ...