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I was told by my derm that they beleive i have oral lichen planus but the biopsy was neg and they gave me plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine). what is the best prescrip to use?

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Perhaps none: Oral lichen planus is often self limiting. Check with your dentist or ask for referral to a periodontist as oral lichen planus often associated with gum disease.

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Answered 9/19/2013

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A member asked:

I was told by my derm that they beleive i have oral lichen planus but the biopsy was neg and they gave me plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine). what is the best prescrip to use?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Baskin and another doctor agreed

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