Oral Lichenoid Drug Eruptions: Their Recognition and Management

From Volume 29, Issue 9, November 2002 | Pages 442-447

Authors

Peter J. Rice

BDS(Birm.), LDS RCS(Eng.), MFDS RCPS(Glasg.)

Specialist Registrar in Orthodontics, The University of Birmingham School of Dentistry.

Articles by Peter J. Rice

John Hamburger

Birmingham Dental School

Articles by John Hamburger

Abstract

Lichen planus is a relatively common, often clinically distinctive, mucocutaneous condition with an uncertain aetiology. One variant of lichen planus is the so-called ‘lichenoid drug eruption’. In contrast to idiopathic lichen planus, lichenoid drug eruptions, where practicable, may be managed by substitution of the offending drug. The dental clinician is in a prime position to identify these lesions and liaise with medical colleagues regarding their management. This article reviews oral lichenoid drug eruptions, emphasizing those aspects of relevance to the general dental practitioner.

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