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Oral lichen Planus: What home remedies or medications help you?
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Mar 16 5:59pm | Replies (297)Comment receiving replies
Was diagnosed about 20 years ago and for years I could avoid flare-ups by eliminating mint, cinnamon and peppery sauces and changing toothpaste to a children’s brand without mint. Only needed the prescription chlobestol (sp) rarely.
But this flare-up is very stubborn as the burning sensation rarely subsides. On my own I just thought of swishing aloe vera (in distilled drink form) and spitting it out but will find aloe in gel form and try the same.
Meanwhile, even the children’s toothpaste is uncomfortable and I am looking, looking, looking for a mint-free, citrus-free toothpaste. Does it even exist? What are the alternatives? Thanks!
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@gracie3 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! We're glad you found your way here. Seems like your self-treatment works. And this is your first bad flare-up? What made you think of using aloe vera?
May I ask how you found Mayo Connect?
You could try Dr. Bob Unflavored Toothpaste. I found that a few years ago on Amazon, and it has worked well for me.
Boka has a Coco Ginger toothpaste that may fit your requirements.
https://www.boka.com/pages/our-ingredients
I've been using a toothpaste called Cleure--absolutely no flavor--and also using a super-soft toothbrush designed for post-oral surgery, the TEPE Special Care Soft-Bristle Toothbrush, which is like brushing your teeth with a cloud! I get the toothbrush replaced every month. Good luck!
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You may want to try rinsing your mouth out a few times a day with salt water. It’s been used for years for helping out with many situations. Can’t hurt to ask your doctor what they think.My very best wishes to you!!! I hope you find the right cure that works for you!!!