Natural remedies for oral lichen planus

Lichen Planus can affect the lining of the mouth, producing white lacy markings, red tender areas, burning, or sores. Spicy, acidic, salty, or very hot foods may sting inflamed tissue. Choose soft foods, a soft toothbrush, and a mild toothpaste without strong flavouring if ordinary toothpaste burns. Avoid tobacco, alcohol-containing mouthwash, and picking at sore areas. Skin signs such as Itchy Skin or Skin Bumps can occur in other forms of the condition, but mouth symptoms deserve their own examination.

Rinse gently with plain water after meals, keep dental appointments, and ask a dentist to check sharp edges or irritating dental work. Do not put undiluted essential oils, hydrogen peroxide, or acidic household products on mouth sores. These can damage the lining and make pain harder to assess. If symptoms persist, a clinician may discuss Topical Corticosteroids or, for more extensive disease, Oral Corticosteroid Treatment. Use prescribed medicine exactly as directed and report new soreness or signs of infection.

Arrange a medical or dental review for a sore that does not heal, repeated bleeding, worsening pain, difficulty eating, or unexplained weight loss. Seek urgent help if swelling affects swallowing or breathing. Mention medicines, tobacco or alcohol use, dental materials, and any lesions on the skin or genitals. Regular follow-up helps the clinician inspect changing areas and address infection or other causes of mouth sores.

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