Is oral lichen planus the same as oral cancer?
Disease description:
My younger sister has been diagnosed with oral lichen planus. We suspect it might be oral cancer—Is oral lichen planus the same as oral cancer?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Lei
Oral lichen planus is not necessarily oral cancer. Oral lichen planus is typically caused by chronic mucosal inflammation, is non-contagious, and does not lead to malignant transformation. When oral lichen planus occurs, treatment may be guided by a physician’s instructions—such as using antibiotics (e.g., penicillin-class drugs) to alleviate symptoms.
