A member asked:

How common is oral hpv in teenage girls. because i have mild oral lichen planus and i want to know if it's linked to hpv. i got all 3 vaccines. ?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Lichen planus: Lichen planus is not related to Human papilloma virus (HPV). The cause is not entirely clear but thought to be an immune response of some kind to virus, chemicals or allergens. It is uncommon in younger people but not a cause for concern.

Answered 10/3/2014

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