Diseases of the mouth are not only diseases of teeth and gums, but also lesions of the mucous membranes. The latter includes red lichen.
Red lichen is a disease that has interested scientists for many years. He has unusual manifestations and origins, and for his treatment requires a whole range of drugs.
Content of the material
- 1 Reasons for the occurrence of
- 2 Important Facts
- 3 Symptoms
- 4 Types
- 5 Diagnosis
- 6 Treatment
- 6.1 Video - Red Flat Oral Suspension
Causes of
Causes of the appearance of red lichen in the oral cavity have not been studied thoroughly. But experts believe that some factors contribute to the development of the disease:
- negative mental states( stresses, depression);
- heredity:
- viruses;
- allergy;
- exposure to harmful substances on the body( toxins of different origin);
- chemical and mechanical injuries of the oral cavity( burns, cuts, etc.);
- of the gastrointestinal tract and endocrine system( stomach ulcer, gastritis, etc.).
Important: the risk group includes the elderly. It is also noticed that the red lichen in the oral cavity appears in women more often than in men.
Important Facts
Although the etymology of the disease is still being studied, doctors have revealed several characteristics of the disease.
- Red lichen can be not only in the oral cavity. It often affects the skin and genitals.
- The disease is not contagious. It is not transmitted by airborne droplets and through saliva.
- The disease can be both acute and chronic. In the second case, it is difficult to treat. In the first often recurs.
- The cause of the appearance of red lichen in the oral cavity can become habitual objects. Chewing gum, dentures, caramels, fillings - all this can irritate the mucous membrane before the development of the disease.
- The exposure to toxins that caused the development of red lichen can be external. For example, people working with harmful substances are susceptible to the disease, even if harmful substances enter the body through the respiratory tract, and not through the oral cavity.
- It is difficult to call a red tick in the oral cavity a common disease. With him, no more than four percent of people.
- The disease is not accompanied by a general deterioration of well-being. In the presence of red lichen one can feel oppression and depression, but these nervous disorders provoke the appearance of a defect in the oral cavity, and not vice versa.
. Important: Many believe that red flat lichen is a kind of psoriasis. In fact, this opinion is erroneous. Use of funds from psoriasis to treat red lichen is strictly not recommended.
Symptoms of
Signs of appearance of red lichen in the oral cavity can be seen without using special instruments for diagnosis, and also to feel. Symptoms include:
- discomfort( pain, itching) in the area of lesions. Discomfort is enhanced by mechanical action on the affected mucosa;
- papules on the lips of a grayish shade. They have a not even, but a scaly texture;
- plaque on the upper region of the tongue. The phenomenon is caused by the transformation of the rashes;
- tongue of the rash on the oral mucosa. In their localization, symmetry is traced. Their maximum radius is one millimeter;
- connection of rashes. They can be a mesh or solid spot;
- changes the appearance of the mucosa surrounding the rash. Where there are no rashes, the mucosa is not mutated.
Important: if the gums are affected, symptoms include bleeding and swelling.
Types of
Red flat lichen in the oral cavity can manifest itself in different ways. The disease has several forms.
- Bubble. Bubbles of different sizes appear. Approximately two days after the onset they burst. There are ulcers in the places of their localization.
- Exudative-hyperemic. Increased mucosal size and gray papules are the main characteristics of the form.
- Hyperkeratotic . Features of the form - the appearance of greyish seals. Initially, they are soft, but gradually become tougher.
- Bullous. The incidence of the disease is thus rare. The shape is characterized by large red bubbles( up to one and a half centimeters).They quickly burst, as their walls are thin.
- Erosive and ulcerative. The tissues become inflamed, which provokes the appearance of ulcers. The process of their removal is accompanied by bleeding. This form is most difficult to treat with drugs.
Important: after getting rid of red lichen in erosive and ulcerative form, you need to pay special attention to the oral cavity, since the risk of reappearance is great.
The disease can manifest itself in several forms at once. In this case, it is difficult to treat.
Diagnosis
Symptomatic of red lichen is similar to signs of other diseases of the oral cavity. To make an accurate diagnosis, you need to contact the dentist. He will assess the condition of the oral cavity and prescribe treatment.
. Caution: Do not use medications prior to examination. Illiterate treatment can lead to deterioration of the oral cavity.
Treatment of
There is no specific scheme for treating red lichen in the mouth, since each form and stage of the disease requires individual therapy. But in most cases, doctors prescribe the drugs listed in the table.
preparations type | Title preparations |
---|---|
Hormonal | Chloroquine, Hydroxychloroquine |
Immunomodulatory | Interlok, Neovir, Ridostin, IFN |
sanitizer rinse | Furatsilinom, Chloramine |
Antihistamines | Claritin, Erius, Suprastin, Tavegil, Telfast |
-enhancing oxygen exchange | Cyto-Mac, Actovegin |
Antifungal | Fluconazole, Flucostat |
Sedative | Novo-Passit, Glycine |
Vitamins | A, E, C |
Each drug is supplemented with an instrumentuktsiya, but check with a doctor dosage required. In many cases, the standard regimen for the use of drugs with red shingles in the mouth is corrected.
Warning: when treating you need to follow a simple diet. It should be abandoned products that can provoke irritation of the oral mucosa( acute, sour, salty).You also need to carefully monitor the oral hygiene, preventing the penetration of infection through the wound.
If a plaque is removed and the disease is started, the doctor can refer to such procedures as:
- cryotherapy;
- laser therapy;
- electrocoagulation;
- electrophoresis;
- electrosleep;
- cryodecomposition.
Strengthen the effectiveness of the main treatment can be done using time-tested folk remedies .
- Rinse mouth with infusion of herbal mixture. Pour a teaspoon of chamomile, sage and eucalyptus into a glass of boiling water. Soak the infusion under the lid for twenty minutes, and then rinse out the mouth. In a day you need to use two glasses of infusion.
- Lotions with sea buckthorn oil. Dampen sterile cotton wool and apply to the site of disease localization. The time of aging of the lotion is half an hour. Frequency of use - once per day.
- Oil rose hips. Apply oil to affected areas with a cotton swab. The procedure should be repeated three times a day.
- Beet pulp. Chop the beet into a state of gruel and attach to the hearth of the disease. Maintain ten minutes twice a day.
Important: if the folk remedy contains components that do not tolerate the body well, it should be discarded. It is not necessary to use such medications alone - they should supplement the basic therapy.
. In most cases, the roaches quickly pass, but this is provided timely medical treatment of competent treatment. Ignoring the disease can lead to a serious deterioration in the mucous membrane of the oral cavity.