DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Several years ago, I was diagnosed with lichen planus in my mouth. A dentist gave me a prescription for fluocinonide. I applied this to the lesions in my mouth but got no relief. I ...

Lichen planus is a frustrating and uncomfortable skin condition, but with the right treatments and lifestyle changes, you can manage its symptoms and reduce the risk of it spreading. Lichen planus is ...

When your mouth hurts, it’s so uncomfortable that it’s hard to enjoy a meal and sometimes even sleep. You can try something like oral numbing gels or salt-water rinses, but if it doesn’t go away you ...

Lichen planus is more of a chronic discomfort than a serious health concern. However, people with the oral form have a slightly higher risk of developing oral cancer. Lichen planus is a group of ...

Dear Anon.: Nobody knows what causes lichen planus, an uncommon (less than 1% of people) skin condition that may also affect the mouth or vagina. It most often occurs during the ages of 30 to 60. It ...

A 75-year-old man has had oral lichen planus for three years. Dry mouth has resulted in multiple dental cavities and extractions. Trials of oral hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), triamcinolone 0.1% ...

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 ...

The "Clinical Snapshot" series provides a concise examination of a clinical presentation including history, treatment, patient education, and nursing measures. Using the format here, you are invited ...

There is still debate regarding the association between lichen planus and cancer. However, some research suggests that people with lichen planus may have an increased risk of developing cancer of the ...