Comparison between uses of topical tacrolimus and triamcinolone ointment for the treatment of oral lichen planus.
Background: Lichen planus is a chronic mucocutaneous disease with primary or secondary involve- ment of the oral mucosa.In particular in case of erosive lichen planus most of the patients experience no long term symptoms relief of conventional topical treatment such as corticosteroid ointment.Topical tacrolimus applications to mucosal lesions seem