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@maryz

I have had Errosive Lichen Planus for about 35 years. I have it vaginally, and orally for 35 years. I have from time to time had very painful lesions. I have been tracked by oral Specialists with steroids and autoimmune drugs. I have been pain free for a couple of years and resist any oral steroids like Prenison because it makes me sick internally.

I one was prescribed medicine used to suppress the immune systems of organ transplant patients. I had a very severe reaction and had to take the aid car to the ER.

I am currently having very painful lesions. And cannot find any physician who knows how to treat my symptoms.

Tried to make a Mayo Clinic appointment but no one there was interested in talking to me. Others I have seen in AZ do not have knowledge about my disease including the dentist.

Any advice! Thanks Mary

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I see a specialized Dentist in Orange Park (FL) for treatment of Lichen Planus. I use a Nystatin/Dexamethasone solution rinse 3x daily.

@maryz, welcome to Connect. It must be so frustrating to not find providers knowledgeable about erosive lichen planus. In addition to the advice offered by @skoshi, I wanted to let you know about these active discussions on the topic in the Autoimmune Diseases group. Hopefully you find additional information and recommendations there. I also hope @loli will add her thoughts and experiences with lichen planus.

> Groups > Autoimmune Diseases
> Erosive oral lichen planus https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/erosive-oral-lichen-planus/
> Vaginal pain Lichen Planus https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/vaginal-pain-lichen-planus/
> Lichen planus https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/lichen-planus-2da636/