Treatment of gold salt-induced oral lichen planus: report of a case

Cutis. 1993 Mar;51(3):183-5.

Abstract

A case of gold salt-induced oral lichen planus is reported. The oral lesions were successfully managed with a topical corticosteroid rinse. Gold salts, oral symptoms, and the use of the systemic inducing agent/immunosuppressant in combination with a topical corticosteroid are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aurothioglucose / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lichen Planus / chemically induced*
  • Lichen Planus / pathology
  • Lichen Planus / therapy
  • Mouth Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Mouth Diseases / pathology
  • Mouth Diseases / therapy

Substances

  • Aurothioglucose