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Lichen planus - Who uses Tacrolimus Ointment?
Skin Health | Last Active: Aug 19, 2023 | Replies (4)Comment receiving replies
Hi Lori. Thanks so much for the wealth of information. I did a little reading about the ointment last night and I think it warned against using in the mouth but sounds like it was OK'd by your doctor to use there--right? I've just got my first upper partial a couple of weeks ago and because of the tender LP gums it is not fun. Now I wonder if I could use Tacrolimus on those places? Guess I should clarify with my derm doc. Will go through the sites you listed later on. I was in a car accident at noon today and had to stay for an hour and a half as there were three cars involved. Also it was 100 degrees. I think I'm OK but will probably be sore tomorrow. Thanks again for this information. Faye
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Oh no, Faye, you were in an accident today? I’m glad you’re ok! Though don’t be surprised if you do feel a little sore tomorrow. I can’t imagine standing around in 100 degree temps waiting…🥵
Yes, tacrolimus can be used off-label for special applications. I have a strong dental background so when you mentioned the lichen planus on gums to treat the sore areas from your partial, that caught my attention.
Do you feel your partial rubs on the gums unevenly in those particular areas? Do you feel them first every time you place the partial in your mouth? If so, then you may need a trip back to your dentist just to have those areas on the partial trimmed and polished again. There may be tiny high areas on the plastic which can make your gums tender where it rubs. Don’t hesitate to call your dentist, they expect there will be some adjustments
As for using tacro ointment in the mouth…again it’s off label but there are quite a few members in the forum whose doctors have recommended the use or the painful conditions that we sometimes have. I dry the area on my tongue with a tissue then run the ointment in for about 15 seconds and avoid eating or drinking for 15 minutes. We can’t prescribe medications or treatments in the forum so check with your dermatologist first. You may be able to use the ointment on those tender spots with the denture if it is LP. But it may also be sore spots from the partial itself. In that case it won’t do much good until the partial is trimmed and then the gum can heal. Does that make sense?