Oral lichen planus in child: A rare case report

Lichen planus is a mucocutaneous disease that predominantly affects older patients and occurs less commonly in the pediatric population. This lesion is extremely rare in childhood, and only a few cases have been cited in literature. The treatment was initiated by psychological counseling of parents and the child. The patient was put on topical steroids (triamcinolone acetonide), multivitamins, and antioxidant therapy. A routine comprehensive dental treatment was done, and a regular follow-up was done every week for a period of 3-month. Outcome: At the end of 4 weeks, all lesions resolved and the child was put under follow-up regime for 6 months and no new lesions were detected.