Comparison of Effectiveness of the Bi oadhesive Pastes Containing Licorice 5% and Topical Corticosteroid for the Treatment of Oral Lichen Planus: A Pilot Study

Abstract

Background: Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory mucocutaneous disease with immune system's origin. There is no definite cure for that and present treatment methods are symptomatic. According the effects of topical medications and anti-inflammatory properties of licorice, this study is designed for comparison the effectiveness of the adhesives containing licorice with topical steroid on treatment of oral lichen planus.