My Health & Wellness Blog list, including Lichen Planus Info
What Is Oral Lichen Planus? Mayo Clinic
What is Lichen Planus? Also from Mayo Clinic
Causes
Lichen planus occurs when your immune system mistakenly attacks cells of the skin or mucous membranes. No one knows the exact cause of this abnormal immune response. The condition isn't contagious.
In some people, certain factors, such as those below, may trigger lichen planus.
Hepatitis C infection
Flu vaccine
Certain pigments, chemicals and metals
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and naproxen (Aleve, others)
Certain medications for heart disease, high blood pressure or arthritis
International OLP Support Group
Use of Apitherapy in the Management of Oral Diseases This article talks about the use of honey bee products, such as honey, bee venom, propolis, and royal jelly for medicinal purposes. I've found Propolis to be very helpful in healing my OLP. It must be in a glycerine based tincture. Alcohol based burns. I've recently purchased a mix of Royal Jelly, Bee Pollen, and Proplolis. Watch for an article on my experience with these products. I'll add it here soon. (2023) In the meantime, this article may be helpful.
Relationship between NSAID and LP
Oral Lichen Planus Fact Sheet
OLP Theory and Management (Feb. 2019)
9 Natural Treatments For LP Dr. Axe Types of LP, possible causes, and treatments
Oral Lichen Planus Alternatives Green Tea, Aloe Vera, Ignatia, Curcumin, Lycopene,
Natural Treatments For OLP The Title adds cure, but I left that off, and I don't agree with the advice to use antidepressant drugs. Oats, Valerian, Tea Tree are listed.
Histamine Related Article
Video about Aloe Vera for treatment of Lichen Planus
Beginners Guide to Autoimmune Protocol By using food as medicine, autoimmune protocol (AIP) followers are able to reduce troublesome symptoms and heal underlying imbalances by decreasing inflammation and healing gut dysfunction. The diet focuses on a nutrient-dense intake and eliminates inflammatory and allergenic foods to support the body in cooling down the immune system (which is what’s going awry).
AIP Meal Plans
Nightshades If you are a person that struggles with food sensitivities, allergies, autoimmune disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or leaky gut syndrome, then there is a chance that a class of vegetables called nightshades could be contributing to your health condition.
My Oral Lichen Planus Diet This is a post I wrote about my own diet.
Living With Lichen Planus and It's Many Forms This is an update to my own experience with OLP and LP
Oral Lichen Planus Update Early 2023
Foods that may trigger a flare up:
tomatoes and things containing tomato
citrus fruits
pineapple
spicy foods
vinegar/pickles
salad dressings with lemon or vinegar
Video about Aloe Vera for treatment of Lichen Planus
Beginners Guide to Autoimmune Protocol By using food as medicine, autoimmune protocol (AIP) followers are able to reduce troublesome symptoms and heal underlying imbalances by decreasing inflammation and healing gut dysfunction. The diet focuses on a nutrient-dense intake and eliminates inflammatory and allergenic foods to support the body in cooling down the immune system (which is what’s going awry).
AIP Meal Plans
Nightshades If you are a person that struggles with food sensitivities, allergies, autoimmune disease, inflammatory bowel disease, or leaky gut syndrome, then there is a chance that a class of vegetables called nightshades could be contributing to your health condition.
My Oral Lichen Planus Diet This is a post I wrote about my own diet.
Living With Lichen Planus and It's Many Forms This is an update to my own experience with OLP and LP
Oral Lichen Planus Update Early 2023
Foods that may trigger a flare up:
tomatoes and things containing tomato
citrus fruits
pineapple
spicy foods
vinegar/pickles
salad dressings with lemon or vinegar
mustard
peppers
Nightshades (see link above)
peppers
Nightshades (see link above)
Sugar, corn syrup
FB Support Groups:
Oral Lichen Planus Autoimmune
Healing LP, LPP and OLP Naturally
Lichen Planus Support Group
Lichen Sclerosis & Lichen Planus Skin Disorder Support
Vulvar Lichen Planus Support
FB Support Groups:
Oral Lichen Planus Autoimmune
Healing LP, LPP and OLP Naturally
Lichen Planus Support Group
Lichen Sclerosis & Lichen Planus Skin Disorder Support
Vulvar Lichen Planus Support
You might consider adding the information on LP from nutritionfacts.org. Here is one video on aloe vera and LP. https://nutritionfacts.org/video/is-aloe-vera-gel-the-best-treatment-for-lichen-planus/
ReplyDeleteThank you, I did see that video when I was looking through resources, but found him very hard to listen to, so went with a different link that mentions aloe.
DeleteOh Deborah give Dr Michael Gregor a chance, he is a fantastic resource and so genuine. Yes takes a little getting used to.
DeleteI was asked a question through my contact form but my response wasn’t able to be delivered to the email address left, so this is for Kent, asking about fillings being a trigger…
ReplyDeleteI’ve read in fb groups that people think that can be a trigger. I know that just before I got OLP I had three fillings done so I think it’s possible. But then others have had fillings removed with no change so there seems to be no clear answer. Perhaps once it’s triggered removal doesn’t help. If you haven’t already, join some of the fb groups I’ve listed. I’ve found them very helpful.
Hope you get some answers.