Of the men, 40% (12 patients) had both oral and genital lesions and 35% (11 patients) had oral lesions only, whereas none of the men had genital lesions only. The corresponding figures for women ...

Oral Lichen Planus (OLP): A chronic inflammatory condition affecting the oral mucosa, characterized by white patches and painful sores. Autoimmune Disorder: A condition in which the immune system ...

The lesions of lichen planus can occur anywhere on the body but favor the flexor wrists, trunk, medial thighs, shins, dorsal hands, and lower back. The oral mucosa is frequently affected and these ...

Researchers have developed an effective oral patch that may one day replace sutures.

Brand name (oral): Soriatane Corticosteroid (injections or pills): If the lichen planus causes thick plaques, lasts a long time, or has caused many bumps or painful sores, your dermatologist might ...

Buccal massage is a distinctive deep-tissue method targeting the inner mouth muscles, specifically the buccinator muscles in the cheeks. This technique involves applying pressure to both the inner ...

I had never had a buccal facial massage before but was immediately ... This was unlike anything I'd experienced. More intra-oral techniques commenced as she moved her hands around every crevice ...

A new online guide has launched to support and empower people with vulval lichen sclerosus (LS) to learn about the condition, access the right treatment and live more comfortably. It is estimated that ...

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Buccal drug delivery systems are innovative methods for administering medications through the mucosal membranes in the mouth. This approach offers several advantages over traditional oral delivery ...

Why Trust Us? Hear me out: Oral sex is like a trip to Chipotle. Sure, it can tempting to opt for the same tried and true technique combo every time you eat out, just as you’d order the same taco ...

Lichen planus is a relatively rare inflammatory condition of the skin and mucous membranes (moist tissues that line body cavities such as the mouth, vagina and esophagus). It most often appears in the ...