The mucous membranes inside the mouth are affected by the chronic (ongoing) inflammatory condition known as oral lichen planus, which can manifest as open sores, white, lacy patches, red, swollen tissues, or white, lacy patches.
When the immune system attacks the cells of the oral mucous membranes for unidentified reasons (autoimmune disorder), oral lichen planus develops, which cannot be transmitted from one person to another.
The symptoms of oral lichen planus can typically be managed, but sufferers should be closely watched because they run the risk of developing mouth cancer in the affected areas.
Causes
Oral lichen planus appears to be associated with activated T lymphocytes, specific white blood cells involved in inflammation; however, the exact cause of oral lichen planus is unknown; further study is required to ascertain this.
It’s possible that some medications, mouth injuries, infections, or allergy-inducing substances like dental materials can cause oral lichen planus in some people, but these causes have not been proven.
Symptoms
The mucous membranes of the mouth are affected by oral lichen planus symptoms and signs.
Appearance
Instances of the lesions include:
Lacy, raised, and white tissue patches
Tissue patches that are swollen, red, and tender
· Open sores
Location
These afflictions could manifest on the:
The most frequent location is inside the cheeks.
· Gums
· Tongue
Lips’ interior tissues
· Palate
Pain or discomfort
When they develop on the inside of the cheeks, the white, lacy patches may not be painful; however, the following symptoms may also be present:
· Burning sensation or pain
An intolerance to foods that are sour, acidic, or hot
Bleeding and discomfort when brushing your teeth
Gum disease, also known as gingivitis
Patches of the tongue that hurt and became thicker
Pain while swallowing, chewing, or speaking
Other types of lichen planus
If you have oral lichen planus, it’s possible that other areas of your body have lichen planus lesions.
·Skin.Typically, lesions take the form of flat, purple bumps that itch a lot.
·Genitals.Lesions, which can also occur on male genitalia, are typically red, eroded, and occasionally appear as white areas, and they can cause pain, burning, or discomfort during sexual activity in both sexes.
·Ears.Loss of hearing may result from ear lichen planus.
·Scalp.Skin lesions can result in temporary or permanent hair loss when they develop on the scalp due to a rare condition.
·Nails.Lichen planus of the toenails or fingernails can cause temporary or permanent nail loss, ridges on the nails, and nail thinning or splitting.
·Eyes.The mucous membrane surfaces of the eyes may very rarely be affected by lichen planus, which can result in scarring and blindness.
·Esophagus.Even though esophageal lichen planus is uncommon, when it does happen, it can narrow the esophagus or cause ring-like bands to form, which can make swallowing challenging.
Risk factors
More research is required, but some things like having an immune system-compromising condition or taking specific medications may make you more likely to get oral lichen planus.
Complications
Severe oral lichen planus cases could increase your risk of:
· Significant pain
Nutritional insufficiency or weight loss
· Stress or anxiety
· Depression
· Scarring from erosive lesions
Secondary fungal or yeast infections of the mouth
· Oral cancer
HOMOEOPATHIC REMEDIES
There are many effective medicines available in homoeopathy for treating oral lichen planus, but the choice depends on the patient’s individuality, taking into account their mental and physical health. Homoeopathy is currently a rapidly expanding system that is practiced all over the world. Its strength lies in its evident effectiveness as it takes a holistic approach towards the sick individual by promoting inner balance at mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical levels.
For this condition, there are potent homoeopathic treatments available.
MERC . SOL 30—Merc sol is regarded as one of the best medications for oral lichen planus with multiple sores in the mouth. The ulcers are irregular in shape, edges undefined, have a dirty, unhealthy look, lardaceous base surrounded by a dark halo, and are likely to run together. mouth is red and inflamed and difficult to open. tongue is large, flabby, and shows the imprint of teeth.
BORAX 30The condition known as oral lichen planus causes ulcers or white patchy growths in the mouth, particularly on the tongue and inner side of the cheeks. The growths are painful and bleed when touched, and the mouth becomes hot and tender. The condition also causes a bitter taste to appear when eating or swallowing saliva.
NATRUM MURIATICUM 200The best treatment for oral lichen planus, which causes sores on the tongue and in the mouth, is natrum muriaticum. Symptoms include loss of taste and smell, trouble speaking, hot, offensive breath, and ulcers that burn and smart when food touches them.
NITRIC ACID 30Nitric acid is effective for treating oral lichen planus, which causes gums to swell, sore, flabby, and bleed internally. It also bites the tongue and cheek and causes ulcers on the inner side of the cheeks, the inner side of the lips, and the edges of the tongue.
KALI MURIATICUM 30—Kali mur is recommended for treating oral lichen planus, which causes white lesions to appear in the mouth, particularly on the tongue, as well as burning or stinging pain, a grayish white coating on the tongue, a gray or white base, a salty, bitter taste in the mouth, and foul-smelling breath.
KREOSOTUM 30—Kreosotum is a potential treatment for oral lichen planus, a condition characterized by bluish, greenish, spongy, pus-filled gums, foul breath, and ulcers that are mostly visible on the gums.
PHOSPHORUS 30—Phosphorus is prescribed for oral lichen planus, a condition marked by the presence of ulcers inside the cheek, tongue, gums, and palate as well as persistent bleeding from the ulcers and speech difficulties.
PLANTAGO MAJOR 30—Plantago is yet another effective treatment for oral lichen planus, which causes ulcers in the mouth, particularly inside the cheeks and gums, as well as swelling of the cheeks, profuse salivation, painful salivation, bleeding gums, a tongue coated in white, a taste that is foul and clammy, and bad breath.
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