Abstract
Erosive oral lichen planus is a chronic, painful disease that is frequently refractory to treatment. We describe 6 patients with erosive oral lichen planus, not responsive to topical steroids, who showed substantial improvement with the use of topical tacrolimus ointment 0.1%. This medication was well tolerated and appears to be effective in controlling erosive oral lichen planus.
MeSH terms
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Administration, Topical
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Immunosuppressive Agents / administration & dosage
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Immunosuppressive Agents / blood
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Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use*
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Lichen Planus, Oral / blood
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Lichen Planus, Oral / drug therapy*
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Male
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Tacrolimus / administration & dosage
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Tacrolimus / blood
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Tacrolimus / therapeutic use*
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Immunosuppressive Agents
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Tacrolimus