Red flat lichen in the oral cavity: treatment and photos

Often patients turn to the dentist with a complaint about painful reddish nodules formed in the oral cavity.Unsatisfactory hygiene, unbalanced diet, mechanical injuries of the area, as well as internal diseases - all this can cause a mucosal defect, which brings a lot of physical and psychological discomfort to a person.Such a defect is called "red flat lichen in the oral cavity"( photo below) and occurs in 1-2% of the population.

The essence of the disease

In this article we will look at the main types of ailment, the symptomatology characteristic for them and the treatment options for medical methods.

Often, women, as well as elderly people( after 50 years) suffer from the disease

In some cases, the pathology resembles an allergy, and can cover not only the oral mucosa, but also the genital area, the skin.Often people confuse this disease with psoriasis, however, they have completely different causes of appearance, the clinical picture and, accordingly, the methods of treatment.

The disease is not transmitted by contact, household or airborne droplets by , which makes it possible to assume the individual location of a particular person for this ailment.

Diagnosis of depriving is not difficult - different characteristic formations appear in the oral cavity - striae, canals, ulcers, nodes, erosion, etc.Some of them are covered with a yellowish or white coating, others are simply inflamed and acquire a bright red shade.In this case, whitish formations often occur asymptomatically and do not cause any special discomfort to the patient, while furrows and erosions are painful, accompanied by burning and itching.

It is interesting that the aggravation of the disease can cause ordinary nervous shock, stress and depression, so the patient should avoid all psychological, and physical exertion.

It is interesting that in addition to individual predisposition and dental factors, the composition of the composite for the fillings, substandard rinses or toothpastes, as well as sweets and chewing gums, can affect the appearance of the disease.In some cases, lichen is a reaction to conservative treatment with potent drugs.

The treatment for this ailment differs depending on the phase of , the form( acute or chronic), the factors affecting and the causes of the appearance, and also the type of lichen itself.

The main symptoms of the disease

Erosive and ulcerative form KPL

There are several main types of disease that occur specifically on the oral mucosa. Symptomatic and visual manifestation of pathology is different for each species.

1. Atrophic flat-line in the oral cavity is accompanied by atrophy of the mucous part of the epithelium.Visually, the pathology manifests itself in the form of scarlet inflamed foci without defects in the form of erosions or ulcers.
2. The erosive-ulcerative form of is characterized by the formation of erosions and ulcers on the back of the tongue and inner cheek area.Often a yellowish coating appears inside the ulcers, indicating the death of the epithelium in this area.Self-removal of the plaque leads to the discovery of bleeding from ulcers.Edging of formations at the same time remains saturated with red, uneven.This kind of disease is painful and is accompanied by a rapid and extensive development of formations that cause discomfort during meals.
   Unfortunately, this species rarely is completely cured and is characterized by regular relapses.Therefore, it is very important to diagnose erosive lichen in the early stages.
3. The plaque( asymptomatic) appearance of is characterized by the appearance on the mucosa of dense foci of lesions( plaques) with uneven fringing and white coating.Most plaques are located on the back of the tongue, the inner region of the lips and cheeks and reach a diameter of up to 10 mm.On the lips of man formed grayish rough areas.Often the patient does not notice defects, especially when they are located deep in the mouth or hidden in the natural folds of the mucosa.So the disease is diagnosed by the dentist on the basis of visual inspection or after the results of tissue biopsy.
4. The exudative-hyperemic appearance of is characterized by the appearance of a network of nodes covered with a whitish-gray necrotic coating, while the mucosa in this area is slightly swollen and causes discomfort.
5. The bubble appearance of is accompanied by the appearance of medium vesicles on the oral mucosa, whose diameter is up to 0.6 cm. After a couple of days blisters break through, the pathological liquid flows out, and jazvochki remain in the place of formation.After 3-4 days the ulcer is completely prolonged and the disease recedes.
   

   Hyperkeratotic form of KPD

6. Hyperkeratotic lichen is accompanied by visual symptoms.First of all, it is characterized by frequent plaques with a gray coating, which form a kind of cobweb in the mouth.After a while, their surface coarsens, which causes the patient discomfort during meals.

Causes of the

The reasons for and the causes of the appearance of red flat lichen in the mouth( photo below) are still being conducted.

This is evidenced by the fact that often lichen appears simultaneously with other autoimmune diseases.

Hyperkeratotic lichen

A pathology link was also found with mechanical damage to the mucous surface.Damage can be caused by dental actions( inaccurate work with tools, wearing of prostheses and implants, chipped teeth, etc.), as well as injuries received during life activity( bruise, shock, dissection of the mucous household item or hygiene products).

We also mentioned earlier that various neuroses, stress, depression, physical and psychological fatigue can influence the appearance and progression of the disease.

There are cases when lichen is the result of an allergic reaction of to dental equipment, a filling composite, the composition of prostheses or implants.In this case, the dentist will prescribe an allergic test and in case of confirmation of the diagnosis takes measures to replace the seals, orthodontic structures or hygiene products in the patient.Occasionally, lichen is a reaction to medications.

Treatment of the disease with conservative methods and possible consequences

The deprivation therapy will directly depend on the form and stage of the pathology, the causes of the onset.

First of all, the doctor prescribes hormone therapy based on chloroquine .At the same time, exclusion of other drugs that may contribute to the development of the disease( the list is outlined above).Also prescribed are antihistamines( claritin, telfast and others) and antidepressants.

Therapy depriving directly depends on the form and stage of the pathology, the causes of

Treatment also involves the normalization of metabolism in the orgasm, for which infectious disease can prescribe vitamin-mineral complexes, a separate intake of vitamin A. Additionally, neotigazone and etretinate can be prescribed,Carotenoids, which improve overall health, prevent the development of inflammation.

With regard to local treatment of ulcers to relieve symptoms, then use hormonal creams, as well as menthol compresses.From home methods you can try the essential oil of dog rose, scarlet, tea rose or sea buckthorn.Healing ointment "solkoseril" helps to tighten the inflamed ulcers in a few days.

There are also modern methods of treating red lichen with the help of phototherapy, physiotherapy, and also laser.The highest results were shown by cryodestruction, involving the freezing of tissues, as well as cauterization of ulcers and plaques with the help of an electrocoagulator.

Well, of course, the speedy recovery will be promoted by the activation of the body's defenses.To strengthen immunity, the doctor will advise taking ridostin or neovir.

Untimely or substandard treatment with lichen can lead to serious consequences

Untimely or substandard deprivation treatment can lead to serious consequences of .There are studies demonstrating the effect of formations in the oral cavity on the further development of malignant tumors.

If you have a relapsing or chronic form of this disease, take measures to minimize the chance of oncology development.To do this, completely abandon bad habits( drinking alcohol, smoking tobacco and hookah, taking psychotropic drugs, etc.).Also saturate the diet with fresh fruits, berries and vegetables, refusing fatty, smoked, strongly spicy or salty foods.Be sure to strengthen the immune system with vitamin-mineral complexes.If new seals are found in the mouth, consult an infectious disease specialist or therapist immediately.