Diseases and Conditions
Oral lichen planus
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle and home remedies
Preparing for an appointment
Complications
Severe cases of oral lichen planus may increase the risk of:
- Significant pain
- Weight loss or nutritional deficiency
- Stress or anxiety
- Depression
- Scarring from erosive lesions
- Secondary oral yeast or fungal infections
- Oral cancer
