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

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!

I've discovered I have to avoid foods with oxalates....like spinach and kale. Also, all the acidic foods, pineapple, oranges, cranberries, cherries, raspberries, tomatoes, soy (it's in everything....it's a ''filler''), pecans, walnuts, brazil nuts, almonds (I can eat almonds if the skin is removed), white potatoes (I remove the skin and I can eat them), chocolate (bummer), cereal (it's the bran that's the problem), dried fruit (sulphates), all peppers including the green, red, orange and yellow (due to capsaicin). So, pay attention to ingredients as there are so many that say ''we're healthy, we have such and such ingredients that's the best for you''. Pay attention to your mouth and lips, they let you know when something doesn't feel right, or the mouth and lips are burning. Maybe keep a food diary, with notes about sores in mouth and on the lips and see if you can make a correlation. I know it's annoying to have banned foods, like CHOCOLATE, but for me it's worth it to not have the burning pain, and blisters. Hang in there, OLPers!

best of life: Is Periodontax a rx or over the counter product? Mine is a rx steroid (Dexamethasone). I use baking soda, sometimes , to brush teeth which initially burns.

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.

I agree. There is also a school of thought that says dairy is a huge culprit, an I just happen to consume large quantities of Greek yogurt!! Does anyone else here have trigger foods?

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.

Peridontax is over the counter. I haven't been prescribed anything yet. My dentist wants to wait a month to see if I can get a handle on it. If not, she will send me to a specialist. Maybe then will I begin to get steroidal meds.

My oral specialist told me to use the clobetasol GEL on persistent sores in my mouth...apply then let set for a while before drinking. It is a steroid, so it's not for long term use.