DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Several years ago, I was diagnosed with lichen planus in my mouth. A dentist gave me a prescription for fluocinonide. I applied this to the lesions in my mouth but got no relief. I ...

Lichen planus is more of a chronic discomfort than a serious health concern. However, people with the oral form have a slightly higher risk of developing oral cancer. Lichen planus is a group of ...

Lichen planus is a frustrating and uncomfortable skin condition, but with the right treatments and lifestyle changes, you can manage its symptoms and reduce the risk of it spreading. Lichen planus is ...

When your mouth hurts, it’s so uncomfortable that it’s hard to enjoy a meal and sometimes even sleep. You can try something like oral numbing gels or salt-water rinses, but if it doesn’t go away you ...

Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a targeted therapy that could bring relief to people living with lichen planus, a chronic inflammatory skin condition of the skin, hair, nails, mouth and ...

Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a targeted therapy that could bring relief to people living with lichen planus, a chronic inflammatory skin condition of the skin, hair, nails, mouth and ...

A study exploring the development of "Dental Tough Adhesive (DenTAI)", a novel bioinspired adhesive patch with robust mechanical properties, capable of strong adhesion, and able to carry out extended ...