@lkirnbauer
I have Oral lichen planus without biopsy. My dentist brought it to my attention about 2.5 yrs ago. In the beginning it was horrific. The dentist had me try all kinds of rinses and bolbetasol cream. I've read where some people have had it 30 or more years. Some have it and it clears up and never returns. I've been told it is indeed a autoimmune disease. I got on this blog is get ideas and suggestions from other suffers. It was suggested to use a toothpaste called Cleure. I ordered it and it is amazing. No burning like all the others I've tried. Also, when I reordered, I also bought a Cleure mouthwash. It's great as well. So stinging or burning of my gums and or inside of my cheeks. Read from another article, this person was taking Zinc. So I started taking Zinc as well. When I told my dentist I had started taking it, he said, well it is has healing effects. I truly feel, I will never be without this autoimmune disease, but I can say I'm much improved since the first diagnosis. Hope this helps