Are you experiencing a white, lacy rash or a series of red, shiny bumps across the surface of your tongue or inside your cheeks? It might be oral lichen planus. It’s unclear what causes this condition, and it generally does not require treatment in its milder form. However, if it gets severe, it can be a risk factor for oral cancer and it may be necessary to bring it to the attention of our Lynnwood dentistry clinic.
Lichen planus is characteristic of a sore feeling in your mouth, occasionally coupled with blisters or ulcers. Spicy foods and citrus fruits can aggravate these symptoms, so it is best to avoid such substances when you suffer from this condition. Should you require treatment, it will generally come in the form of a corticosteroid cream, though some cases call for an immunosuppressant.
