What are the symptoms of oral lichen planus

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Oral lichen planus is a kind of oral disease, which is caused by bacterial infection. It brings trouble to the life and eating of patients. Let's talk about the symptoms of oral lichen planus.

What are the symptoms of oral lichen planus

First, oral lichen planus (OLP) is an inflammatory disease that affects the surface of skin and mucous membrane. It is speculated that it may be caused by the damage of epithelial basal cells mediated by auto reactive T lymphocytes. The clinical and histopathological manifestations are very similar to graft-versus-host reaction. 10% - 50% of patients with lichen planus have oral damage.

Second, oral lichen planus is most likely to appear in buccal mucosa, followed by gingiva, tongue, lower lip, oral floor and palate. The diagnosis of OLP is based on Wickham's pattern. Multiple linear or reticular lichen planus, showing irregular linear or blue white reticular uplift, multiple buccal mucosa. Papular lichen planus is more or less different, scattered or fused, showing a clear boundary of small white papules. Careful observation may show small stripes around the papules. Another manifestation is plaque type lichen planus formed by multiple homogeneous plaques connected with Wickham stria.

Third: the main characteristics of oral lichen planus symptoms are pearlescent white stripes. White lines can extend to all aspects, and the whole line is not "cut" by red lines. When white lines are dense, they can be interwoven into a network, when they are rare, they can be dendritic, or they can be single lines or wound into a ring. Moss damage often has obvious symmetry, soft mucosa, normal elasticity, but rough feeling, mild irritation. Papules can also appear.

matters needing attention

Patients should be found early, early treatment, do not delay aggravating the scope of inflammation. Patients should pay attention to oral hygiene and actively cooperate with drugs for treatment. Oral lichen planus symptoms we will find carefully.