Oral lichen Planus: What home remedies or medications help you?

Posted by lovebug61 @lovebug61, Apr 4, 2019

Anyone in the group suffer from Oral Lichen Planus. I am at my wits end with all these erosive sores in my mouth. I've had two biopsies , one in the inside cheek and one under the side of my tongue. The spot under the tongue is extremely sore to touch and has been for over a year. It scares me because the soreness never goes away, sometimes it isn't as sore but nothing helps. Any home remedies for this dreadful condition?

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@lichenplanussufferer

I have had Lichen Planus for over 2 years on my gums with extreme bleeding. A few months ago I developed a sore on the side of my tongue. Hurt to eat talk..ect. My sister who is an RN suggested I take Valtrex. After taking 2 tablets a day for 4 days all Lichen Planus vanished. This leads me to believe it is viral. 2 months later and very little symptoms of LP.

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Does it continue to work for you?? What was your exact dosage in those two pills per day?

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@maryz

I have lichen Planus Orally, in the genitalia , and on my skin. Some form of anti inflammatory is regularly prescribed! There is no cure but you cam maintain a reasonably pain free life if you don’t let the lesions overwhelm you. I see 3 different Dr’s as they each treat a different body part. But I am reasonably pain free and am able to eat. Best of luck. My Gynecologist refereed to LP as the Trifecta. I have had the disease for about 37years. The treatment is much better now! Foods that aggravate my symptoms are: Any small amount of dairy, any nuts, acid foods and alcohol. Best of luck!

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Your comment has given me hope. I will keep trying to make peace with this ailment

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Hi
I've had OLP SINCE 2020. Steroids just don't cut it with any help at all.
Now I think that I'm getting an ulcer on my bottom lip.
Has anyone had this issue?
Getting any medical officer who has even heard of OLP let alone seen it - well it just doesn't happen here in Queensland.

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Hello, I need to know if anyone has tried hydrogen peroxide rinses for OLP? If it works, what was the peroxide strength, what ratio of water to peroxide to mix and how many times a day to rinse? Thanks for any information!

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@doc24

Hello, I need to know if anyone has tried hydrogen peroxide rinses for OLP? If it works, what was the peroxide strength, what ratio of water to peroxide to mix and how many times a day to rinse? Thanks for any information!

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@doc24 Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect! How did you find the site? We’re glad you found us! Do you currently use peroxide for OLP? Where did you hear about it? Be sure to get involved in the discussions.

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