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Help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes lichen planus and how do you cure it?

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Dr. Ragan Faler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Autoimmune. No cure: Lichen planus is an autoimmune disease. We don't know what causes it. It generally is manageable with topical steroids. Sometimes it is difficult to control. It isn't cureable but manageable.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/24/2016

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Dr. Joel Doyon answered

Specializes in Dentistry - Cosmetic

Auto immune: Lichen planus is an autoimmune syndrome. You can only manage it, there is no cure at the present time.

Dr Davantzis and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/14/2015

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