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Surgical excision and mucosal advancement flap: Treatment for refractory lichen planus of the lip
Author(s) -
Kim Do Hyeon,
Lim Bo Ra,
Na Ga Hye,
Kim EunJung,
Park Kun
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
dermatologic therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.595
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1529-8019
pISSN - 1396-0296
DOI - 10.1111/dth.12695
Subject(s) - medicine , dapsone , buccal mucosa , refractory (planetary science) , surgical excision , surgery , dermatology , presentation (obstetrics) , treatment modality , medical treatment , oral cavity , dentistry , physics , medical emergency , astrobiology
Lichen planus of the lip (LPL) is not common, and only a few cases have been reported. Medical treatment modalities for LPL are not always effective. Therefore, treatment of this presentation is difficult and challenging. A 41‐year‐old man was referred to the dermatology clinic with a chronic, painful erosion on the lower lip and buccal mucosa. Treatment with topical steroids, systemic cyclosporine, dapsone, and systemic steroids failed. We performed surgical excision and mucosal advancement flap treatment, with complete response noted after 6 months. Surgical excision with mucosal advancement flap treatment may be effective for the treatment of refractory LPL.