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

Posted by lovebug61 @lovebug61, Apr 4, 2019

Anyone in the group suffer from Oral Lichen Planus. I am at my wits end with all these erosive sores in my mouth. I've had two biopsies , one in the inside cheek and one under the side of my tongue. The spot under the tongue is extremely sore to touch and has been for over a year. It scares me because the soreness never goes away, sometimes it isn't as sore but nothing helps. Any home remedies for this dreadful condition?

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hlab27 | @hlab27 | Oct 27, 2023

If the question concerns actual oral Lichen Planus by itself, I can offer something that may relieve symptoms. It helped mine so much I no longer notice the remaining physical signs. I suffered for many years until I happened to switch dentists and my new one suggested using a toothpaste without sodium laurel sulfate, like Pronamel or Parodontax. Healing began immediately and I reached my current near-symptom free state within 3-6 months.

smileyn | @smileyn | Jan 12 10:58am

Hello,

I am new to this group and so grateful to have found it. I have Erosive OLP, I seem to get conflicting advice from my dentist and periodontist. My dentist wants me to use an electric toothbrush which has not been comfortable. My periodontist recommends a soft manual toothbrush. I am considering trying a sonic toothbrush on a mild/low setting, but am afraid that it will cause a flare up. Has anyone tried a sonic toothbrush? I appreciate any advice or experiences you can share. 🙂

mandy19 | @mandy19 | Jan 16 10:43am

In reply to @smileyn "Hello, I am new to this group and so grateful to have found it. I have..." + (show)

I have a different oral condition which causes great discomfort in my mouth My dentist recommended a sonic toothbrush. I found it more gentle on my mouth. Use it like a normal electric toothbrush but no need to press hard or scrub on your teeth. Good luck

smileyn | @smileyn | Jan 16 10:53am

In reply to @mandy19 "I have a different oral condition which causes great discomfort in my mouth My dentist recommended..." + (show)

Thank you so much for your reply. I have ordered one and now feel more confident about trying it when it comes. 🙂

janruth | @janruth | Jan 16 4:10pm

My dentist gave me a prescription for Miracle Mouthwash. CVS can fill it as they are a compounding pharmacy. It is a numbing solution and makes it possible to chew without pain. It can be used like a mouthwash every 4 to 6 hours. Lifesaver

lsan15 | @lsan15 | Jan 17 11:38pm

In reply to @fdixon63 "I've had OLP for ?maybe 25 - 30 years. At one point it was erosive and..." + (show)

Hi,
Could you please name the mouthwash? And how to use hydrogen peroxide for mouth rinse. Please help me

mandy19 | @mandy19 | Jan 19 2:41am

In reply to @lsan15 "Hi, Could you please name the mouthwash? And how to use hydrogen peroxide for mouth rinse...." + (show)

Colgate do one it’s peroxyl mouthwash with hydrogen peroxide. Instructions r on the bottle. I use it once daily. Plus I have to use oral steroid mouthwash 4 times a day.
S use oral

lsan15 | @lsan15 | Jan 19 3:03am

In reply to @mandy19 "Colgate do one it’s peroxyl mouthwash with hydrogen peroxide. Instructions r on the bottle. I use..." + (show)

Greatly appreciated. Could you please name the oral steroid mouth wash?

lsan15 | @lsan15 | Jan 19 5:41am

In reply to @rashida "@bustrbrwn22 - it’s amazing how little doctors know about lichen planus. I finally got the Fluocinonide..." + (show)

Can we swallow the gel? As im asking for my oral lichen planus. Also it would be great if you share the online link to buy as im not able to see the lyderm gel In Malaysia.

lsan15 | @lsan15 | Jan 19 5:45am

In reply to @rashida "Frane1939 - yes, Fluocinonide gel 0.05% (brand name Lyderm) does work great - but it took..." + (show)

Can you please share the product link? In Malaysia im not able to buy in pharmacy

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