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

Was searching for alternative rx for OLP, and clicked on Mayo site

My dental hygienist recommends any mouthwash that contains zinc for oral LP.

Maryz: I also have OLP in my mouth and sometimes in vagina and/or scalp. I use Dexamethosone Elixir (swish and split) for it. Eating spicy, acidic and crunchy foods makes it flare. Has been sore alot lately so went back to brushing teeth with baking soda which helps. There is a med for the scalp but have Giant Cell Arteritis which includes scalp pain (headache) so I have not had to use scalp medication for a long time.

I have this on my gums.It came from nowhere? My gums have white opaque covering on the red raw gums. I have been treating for what seems like forever, but can't completely clear it up. Does anyone else have the raw red gums?

best of life: have been suffering with red gums with streaks of whilte from lichen planus the last couple days and have had it for years. We were living in FL over a dozen years ago, went to 4 different dentists who did not have a clue what was going on. Moved up north and a dermatologist diagnosed it via biopsy. It started itching on my hip bones, then to back with blotchs, had cream for that and had it on scap, med for that. Now due to GCA and prednisone my jaw bones have loss and the spaces between my teeth burn from lichen planus. Use Dexamethosone and have to stay away from spicy and acidic foods.

jmhilde61: Did you find a mouthwash with zinc and did it help? If so, which mouthwash?

I haven't yet found a mouthwash with zinc. Meanwhile, I'm using something called XyliSwish that has xylitol, aloe and silver. My oral LP (if that's actually what it is) hasn't gotten any worse although I'm not sure it's gotten any better, either. It's frustrating.

Oh Lord, I hope it doesn't get that bad. I have been using salt water, warm water, rinses several times a day. It burns at first, but then stops and stops the burning. I use Periodontax several times a day and it is wonderful. Also purchased a clear gel and trays called
Perio-care. It is for bleeding raw gums and really helps alot. Mercy, what a crazy mess to find yourself in. Be well folks!

jmhilde61: I now have itching on my back and blotchy which is how LP acted when I was first diagnosed. Can't remember what med (cream) I used but will call dematology and go from there. Mouth is still sore but hope I will calm down but have an appointment with dentist early in March. My mother had oral pain even eating a banana and eventually have cancer on inner checck

This is my first time in this group.... but unfortunately OLP has been part of my life for about 5 years. I was diagnosed by an Oral Surgeon by biopsy. I then went to the dental School at Indiana University where I received an enormous amount of attention and diagnosis. I came away with 5 different prescriptions. Pilocarpine for dry mouth, Hydroxychloroquine , Dexamethasone, Chlorhexidine Gluconate and Prednisone. I still take the Prednisone when I have a flare only ...but take the Pilocarpine and Dexamethasone daily. I saw no improvement with the Hydroxychloroquine so let it drop. But still in spite of the fact I am under the constant care of 3 dentists ( 2 are my immediate family!) it is a condition that will never completely go away! And I have come to the conclusion that it is entirely up to me to refrain from all acidic foods .. Ketchup is the WORST... cranberries, pineapple, strawberries, salsa, any FRESH fruit. etc etc.
My greatest fear is that the most persistent sore in my cheek will become cancerous. Does anyone have a situation where that has happened?
I highly recommend getting to a Dental School at your nearest University. It was well worth it! Good luck to you all ! PS. I also have Celiac Disease and am Lactose Intolerant.