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Oral lichen planus treatment
Wanted to know if i leave tobaco, does lichen planus be cured. I can't eat spicy food. But my dentist said it can be treated with proper care. Just want to make sure
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YES YOU NEED TO QUIT TOBACCO ASAP.
Lichen planus is cured on symptomatic basis, treatment focuses on relieving irritation, avoiding any trauma or injury so that it doesn't transform into an advanced lesion.
Continuously tobacco will induce deliberate injury which will cause chronic irritation to your mucosa which is harmful for you.
Next Steps
To eat food without any discomfort, quit tobacco visit your dentist ask them to prescribe steroid gels and a soothing mouthwash so that you can eat fine.
Regular visits will benefit you as you ll see gradually the symptoms subside.
Health Tips
Lichen planus is managed by dealing with various aspects after symptomatic relief viz avoiding irritants,managing good oral hygiene and regular dental visits without fail.
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Dr. Swasti Jain
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Indore
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Yes you have to quit tobacco and take treatment for lichen planus.
Next Steps
avoid spicy ,hot food. regularly visit your dentist.
Health Tips
Tobacco is really injurious to health (in any form). So try to quit it asap.
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