What are the symptoms of oral lichen planus?

Oral lichen planus typically manifests as white stripes, plaques, and papules distributed in a reticulated or lace-like pattern on the oral mucosa, accompanied by significant pain. Symptoms of oral lichen planus: Lichen planus is an idiopathic inflammatory skin disease with unknown etiology. This disease usually affects the skin, oral mucosa, scalp, external genitalia, and fingers and toes. The affected skin mostly occurs on the medial sides of the limbs and can also involve the entire body. If patients are overworked due to work, stay up late for a long time, or have uncontrolled diets in daily life, it may lead to decreased immune function, making them susceptible to bacteria or viruses and inducing oral lichen planus. This results in white stripes, papules, or plaques on the oral mucosa, with white stripes mainly distributed in a reticulated or lace-like pattern. At the same time, erosion or obvious ulceration symptoms may occur, accompanied by intense pain, tingling sensations, and a rough feeling when the tongue touches the oral mucosa. These symptoms affect patients' daily eating. In severe cases, it is known as erosive lichen planus, which can severely impact daily life.

For mild symptoms, topical medications prescribed by doctors can be used, such as Compound Dexamethasone Acetate Cream, Tacrolimus Ointment, and Tretinoin Cream. For severe symptoms, systemic medications should be taken as prescribed, such as oral Levofloxacin Hydrochloride Capsules and Niuhuang Jiedu Pian.

Precautions for oral lichen planus: During treatment, patients should avoid consuming raw, cold, greasy, spicy, and other stimulating foods to prevent irritation to the oral mucosa and exacerbation of pain symptoms, which is conducive to recovery.