Tongue Lichen Planus

Tongue lichen planus is lichenoid inflammation on tongue (reticular white striae/plaques/erosions), often burning/pain, associated with skin/oral LP. Treatment: topical corticosteroids (rinse/paste); topical calcineurin inhibitors (tacrolimus); systemic steroids for severe erosive; oral hygiene; avoid spicy/hot/alcohol; treat candidiasis; biopsy of erosive/atrophic lesions; evaluate hepatitis C; follow-up oral medicine/dermatology.

Common Symptoms

Tongue white striae/plaques/erosions; burning/pain

Causes and Pathogenesis

T-cell attack on basal keratinocytes causes lingual lichenoid inflammation.

Treatment

Topical/systemic steroids; calcineurin inhibitors; oral hygiene; biopsy if erosive

Preventive Measures

Oral hygiene; avoid irritants; regular surveillance.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Oral-medicine/Dermatology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.