Abstract: We aimed by this review, to discuss the recent concepts in the diagnosis and treatment modalities of Lichen planus (LP), also overviewing the clinical features of this dermatological disease which will support the diagnostic procedures. Computerized search was performed using following databases; CENTRAL, PUBMED, MEDLINE, and EMBASE. for all published studies concerning Lichen Planus up to March, 2017., using the term ‘‘lichen planus’’, and searched PubMed, using the Medical Subject Heading (MeSH) term ‘‘lichen planus’’ and free-text words such “diagnosis”, “pathogenesis”, Clinical features” and “ treatment”. We restricted our search to only English published articles with human subjects. Topical corticosteroids are regularly utilized for LP. Betamethasone valerate, fluocinonide, and clobetasol-17-propionate are the only corticosteroids with adequate evidence to recommend a greater helpful effect than placebo in the treatment of LP. Short-term use of oral corticosteroids for flare-ups in OLP might be advantageous.
Keywords: Lichen planus (LP), Medical Subject Heading (MeSH), Clinical features.
Title: Overview of Diagnosis and Treatment Options of Lichen Planus
Author: Khloud Khalid Alsadi, Rawan Ahmed Gaafar
International Journal of Healthcare Sciences
ISSN 2348-5728 (Online)
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