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Tekin B, Xie F, Lehman JS. Lichen Planus: What is New in Diagnosis and Treatment? Am J Clin Dermatol 2024:10.1007/s40257-024-00878-9. [PMID: 38982032 DOI: 10.1007/s40257-024-00878-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/16/2024] [Indexed: 07/11/2024]
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Lichen planus (LP), an idiopathic, multifaceted chronic inflammatory disease with a heterogeneous clinical presentation, affects approximately 0.5-1% of the population. The various clinical manifestations of LP fall into three broad categories, namely cutaneous, appendageal, and mucosal, with further subclassification depending on the morphology and distribution patterns of individual lesions. There is mounting evidence that LP has systemic associations, including autoimmune conditions, glucose intolerance, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular disorders. Cutaneous hypertrophic and mucosal forms of LP are at a heightened risk for malignant transformation. Familiarity with these potential associations in conjunction with long-term follow-up and regular screening could lead to a timely diagnosis and management of concomitant conditions. In addition, the frequent quality of life (QoL) impairment in LP underscores the need for a comprehensive approach including psychological evaluation and support. Several treatment strategies have been attempted, though most of them have not been adopted in clinical practice because of suboptimal benefit-to-risk ratios or lack of evidence. More recent studies toward pathogenesis-driven treatments have identified Janus kinase inhibitors such as tofacitinib, phosphodiesterase-4 inhibitors such as apremilast, and biologics targeting the interleukin-23/interleukin-17 pathway as novel therapeutic options, resulting in a dramatic change of the treatment landscape of LP. This contemporary review focuses on the diagnosis and management of LP, and places emphasis on more recently described targeted treatment options.
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- Burak Tekin
- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA
- Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
- Department of Dermatology, Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, Exeter, UK
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN, 55905, USA.
- Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
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Gupta N, Bhargava A, Saigal S, Sharma S, Patel M, Prakash O. Effectiveness of Injectable Platelet-Rich Fibrin in the Treatment of Oral Lichen Planus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cureus 2024; 16:e51626. [PMID: 38318577 PMCID: PMC10839423 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.51626] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024] Open
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Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the oral mucosa. The current review investigated the potential effectiveness of injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) as a treatment for OLP when compared to other interventions. The current review adhered to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. A comprehensive search strategy was implemented across databases such as PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, and Google Scholar. The search utilized a combination of Boolean operators (AND, OR) and Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms to capture relevant studies. Comparative clinical studies focusing on i-PRF as a treatment for OLP and other interventions were included. Outcomes assessed were pain, surface area of lesions, and patient satisfaction. Review Manager 5.4 was used for statistical analysis. The Risk of Bias 2.0 (RoB 2.0) tool was used to assess the methodological quality of the studies. Three studies were included for the final analysis. The findings indicated that both the i-PRF and comparison treatment groups demonstrated reductions in pain and lesion size. The post-treatment Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores showed a decrease in pain intensity, and there was an improvement in lesion extension in the i-PRF-treated sites. The results also revealed increased patient satisfaction with i-PRF treatment. Adverse effects were not reported or specified in the included studies. Quantitative analysis for pain (VAS) showed a mean difference of 0.38 (95% CI: 0.63-1.40), but there was no significant difference between the i-PRF and control groups at p=0.46. Though intragroup differences showed statistically significant differences between pre and post intervention, intergroup differences were not significant for any of the assessed outcomes. The findings from this study suggest that i-PRF holds promise as a potential treatment for OLP. The use of i-PRF resulted in pain reduction, lesion size improvement, and increased patient satisfaction. However, it is important to consider the limitations of the included studies, such as variability in study designs, small sample sizes, and the limited number of studies.
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- Neha Gupta
- Oral Pathology, Microbiology, and Forensic Odontology, Dental Institute, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, IND
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- Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Hazaribag College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Hazaribag, IND
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- Oral Pathology, Microbiology, and Forensic Odontology, Dental Institute, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, IND
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- Oral Medicine, Diagnosis, and Radiology, Promotional and Medical Review (PMR) Enterprise Medical, Indegene Limited, Bengaluru, IND
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- Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Triveni Institute of Dental Sciences, Hospital and Research Centre, Bilaspur, IND
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Institute, Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences, Ranchi, IND
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Zhang Y, Mao C, Zhu J, Yu W, Wang Z, Wang Y, Kan Q. Effect of platelet concentrates for pain and symptom management in oral lichen planus: an evidence-based systematic review. BMC Oral Health 2023; 23:594. [PMID: 37626383 PMCID: PMC10463801 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-023-03296-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Platelet Concentrate (PC) injection therapy has shown potential as a local therapy for oral lichen planus (OLP). However, its safety and efficacy have not yet been fully established. Our research compared the efficacy of PC with topical steroid treatment in alleviating pain and symptoms related to OLP. We aims to present evidence-based alternatives that dentists can use to improve patient outcomes while reducing potential side effects. METHODS We conducted a systematic search of five electronic databases up to April 2023, including Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PubMed, OVID Medline, and WanFang, to evaluate PCs' efficacy compared to topical corticosteroid therapy for OLP. The literature quality was assessed using the Cochrane ROB tool. A fixed-effects model was used to determine the Weighted Mean Difference (WMD) and Mean Difference (MD) at a 95% confidence interval (CI) for pain severity and other relevant clinical indicators. RESULTS The comparison between topical corticosteroid therapy and PCs showed no significant difference for pain relief (WMD = -0.07, CI = 95% -0.34 to 0.19), symptom improvement (MD = -0.21, CI = 95% -0.55 to 0.13), or the severity of included lesions measured by REU scores (MD = -0.25, CI = 95% -0.32 to 0.82). CONCLUSIONS Locally injected PC have been found efficient in managing oral lichen planus, indicating that they are a promising alternative option to steroid therapy for OLP patients, particularly those who have not responded favorably to steroid therapy. However, further research is needed to establish determining the recurrence rate and long-term adverse effects. TRIAL REGISTRATION The systematic review protocol has been registered in advance with the PROSPERO database (CRD42023415372).
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- Yuanmei Zhang
- The Department of Prosthodontics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China.
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- Henan University of Economics and Law, Huang He Business School, Zhengzhou, China
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- The Department of Prosthodontics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- The Department of Orthodontics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Wuhan University, The State Key Laboratory Breeding Base of Basic Science of Stomatology (Hubei- MOST) & Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, School & Hospital of Stomatology Wuhan, Hubei, CN, China
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- The Department of Interventional Radiography, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- The Department of Orthodontics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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ElGhareeb MI, Ghoneimy S, Elsayed A. Intralesional injection of platelet-rich plasma versus steroid in the treatment of oral lichen planus. J Cosmet Dermatol 2023; 22:1481-1487. [PMID: 36718838 DOI: 10.1111/jocd.15622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2022] [Revised: 11/25/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Oral licen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory disease and may have immunological background. Both intralesional injection of PRP and steroids succeeded in treating and decreasing recurrence of the disease. PATIENTS AND METHODS Twenty-four participants with clinically diagnosed as OLP were enrolled in this study. We separated the patients in 2 groups, 12 patients in group A were treated by intralesional PRP every two weeks for 2 months or stopped if healing occurred earlier. Group B (12 patients) treated by intralesional Triamcinolone Acetonide (TA) (20 mg) every two weeks for 2 months or may be less if healing occurred earlier. The response of OLP lesions to treatment was evaluated by reduction of lesional areas, REU scores, and NRS scores. The patients with complete response (CR; 80%-100% reduction in the lesion area) were followed for 3 months biweekly. RESULTS There was a statistically significant decrease in REU and pain score in both groups after treatment compared to before. There was a statistically increase in frequency of side effects among patients received PRP especially pain compared to those treated by steroid. Also, recurrence of the disease after treatment during follow-up for 3 months was more significant among patients treated by PRP. CONCLUSION Intralesional PRP is a good and safe modality for treatment of OLP and intralesional TA. However, there were some side effects and recurrence of disease after follow-up for three months in patients treated by PRP more than those treated by TA.
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- Department of Dermatology, Venereology, Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Faculty of Medicine, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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Anitua E, de la Fuente M, Troya M, Zalduendo M, Alkhraisat MH. Autologous Platelet Rich Plasma (PRGF) Preserves Genomic Stability of Gingival Fibroblasts and Alveolar Osteoblasts after Long-Term Cell Culture. Dent J (Basel) 2022; 10:dj10090173. [PMID: 36135168 PMCID: PMC9497518 DOI: 10.3390/dj10090173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) has several applications in dentistry that may require repeated applications of PRGF. Furthermore, it has been used for ex vivo expansion of human origin cells for their clinical application. One of the most relevant issues in these applications is to guarantee the genetic stability of cells. In this study, the chromosomal stability of gingival fibroblasts and alveolar osteoblasts after long-term culture was evaluated. Cells were expanded with PRGF or foetal bovine serum (FBS) as a culture medium supplement until passage 7 or 8 for gingival fibroblast or alveolar osteoblasts, respectively. A comparative genomic hybridization (CGH) array was used for the genetic stability study. This analysis was performed at passage 3 and after long-term culture with the corresponding culture medium supplements. The cell proliferative rate was superior after PRGF culture. Array CGH analysis of cells maintained with all the three supplements did not reveal the existence of alterations in copy number or genetic instability. The autologous PRGF technology preserves the genomic stability of cells and emerges as a safe substitute for FBS as a culture medium supplement for the clinical translation of cell therapy.
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Al-Hallak N, Hamadah O, Mouhamad M, Kujan O. The efficacy of injectable platelet-rich fibrin in the treatment of symptomatic oral lichen planus. Oral Dis 2022. [PMID: 35593522 DOI: 10.1111/odi.14261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The use of autologous platelet concentrates has shown growing evidence as a promising therapy. We conducted a split-mouth study to evaluate the effectiveness of injectable platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) compared to triamcinolone acetonide (TA) in the treatment of oral lichen planus (OLP). MATERIALS AND METHODS This split-mouth randomized trial included twelve patients with symptomatic, bilateral OLP lesions. The participants were randomly allocated to receive a 1-mL intralesional PRF injection on one side of the buccal mucosa and a 0.5-mL TA injection on the counterpart side. The application was performed once a week for 4 weeks. The outcomes were measured using a visual analog scale score, REU score, and lesion areas. RESULTS Both injectable TA and PRF were effective in the management of oral lichen planus. After four weeks of treatment, there was an average reduction in the VAS score (68.5% i-PRF, 91% TA) and an average reduction in the REU score (74% i-PRF, 91% TA). There were no statistically significant differences between the two treatment methods (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Intralesional injection with TA showed more effectiveness than i-PRF in the management of OPL lesions. Although, i-PRF cannot be considered a first-line treatment option, it showed promising alternative therapy choice with no side effects.
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- Noor Al-Hallak
- Department of Oral Medicine, The Faculty of Dental Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria
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- Department of Oral Medicine, The Faculty of Dental Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syria.,Department of Oral Medicine and Pathology, The Faculty of Dental Medicine, AL-Sham Privat University, Damascus, Syria
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- Department of Dermatology, The Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Syria
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- Oral Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences, UWA Dental School, The University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia
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Anitua E, Alkhraisat MH, Eguia A, Piñas L. Oral Pemphigoid Recalcitrant Lesion Treated with PRGF Infiltration. Case Report. Dent J (Basel) 2021; 9:dj9110137. [PMID: 34821601 PMCID: PMC8620069 DOI: 10.3390/dj9110137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2021] [Revised: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Mucous membrane pemphigoid (MMP) is a heterogeneous group of chronic autoimmune subepithelial blistering diseases. Oral involvement is present in almost all patients, may represent the onset of the disease, and causes different degrees of pain, dysphagia, soreness, and bleeding. Treatment is based on systemic and/or oral corticoids, or other immunosuppressants. Occasionally, oral lesions can show a poor response to standard treatments. We present the case of a 61-year-old female patient with a painful extensive MMP oral ulcerative lesion recalcitrant to previous systemic azathioprine and local triamcinolone treatment, which was successfully treated in a novel way using PRGF infiltrations as adjuvant. After four weekly infiltrations, pain was reduced from 10 to 0 in a VAS and the lesion was completely healed. The patient continued with a low dose maintenance immunosuppressive treatment (prednisone 5 mg/day PO), and after 13 months of follow-up, there was no relapse of the lesion and no side effects. Although future research is necessary to confirm these observations, PRGF could be a useful adjuvant for the management of extensive mucous membrane pemphigoid oral lesions.
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- Eduardo Anitua
- Clínica Eduardo Anitua, 01007 Vitoria, Spain; (A.E.); (L.P.)
- BTI Biotechnology Institute, 01007 Vitoria, Spain;
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- Clínica Eduardo Anitua, 01007 Vitoria, Spain; (A.E.); (L.P.)
- Department of Estomatology III, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of the Basque Country, 48940 Leioa, Spain
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- Clínica Eduardo Anitua, 01007 Vitoria, Spain; (A.E.); (L.P.)
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Saglam E, Ozsagir ZB, Unver T, Alinca SB, Toprak A, Tunali M. Efficacy of injectable platelet-rich fibrin in the erosive oral lichen planus: a split-mouth, randomized, controlled clinical trial. J Appl Oral Sci 2021; 29:e20210180. [PMID: 34614123 PMCID: PMC8523099 DOI: 10.1590/1678-7757-2021-0180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Objective Our study compared the effects of injectable platelet-rich fibrin (i-PRF) with those of corticosteroids in the treatment of erosive oral lichen planus (EOLP). Methodology This split-mouth study included 24 individuals diagnosed histopathologically with bilateral EOLP. One bilateral lesion was injected with i-PRF, whereas the other was injected with methylprednisolone acetate in four sessions at 15-day intervals. Visual analog scale (VAS) for pain and satisfaction, oral health impact profile scale-14, and the lesion size were used. Results The intragroup comparisons showed a significant decrease in VAS-pain and lesion size in both the i-PRF group (from 81.88±17.74 to 13.33±18.34, and from 4.79±0.41 to 1.88±1.08, respectively) and the corticosteroid group (from 80.21±17.35 to 23.33±26.81, and from 4.71±0.46 to 2.21±1.35, respectively) in the 6th month compared to baseline (p<0.001). Moreover, VAS-satisfaction increased significantly in both the i-PRF group (from 26.67±17.8 to 85.63±16.24) and the corticosteroid group (from 28.33±17.05 to 74.38±24.11) in the 6th month compared to baseline (p<0.001). However, no significant difference in any value occurred in the intergroup comparisons. Conclusion In patients with EOLP, both methods decreased pain and lesion size similarly, and both increased satisfaction. Therefore, the use of i-PRF may be considered an option in cases refractory to topical corticosteroid therapy. Biochemical and histopathological studies are required to reveal the mechanism of i-PRF action in EOLP treatment.
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- Ebru Saglam
- Health Sciences University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology Istanbul, Turkey
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- Health Sciences University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology Istanbul, Turkey
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- Bezmialem Vakif University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Maxillofacial Radiology, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Kecioren Osmanli Public Oral Health Center, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ankara, Turkey
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- Bezmialem Vakif University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biostatistics and Medical Informatics, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Periodontology, Canakkale, Turkey
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Bennardo F, Liborio F, Barone S, Antonelli A, Buffone C, Fortunato L, Giudice A. Efficacy of platelet-rich fibrin compared with triamcinolone acetonide as injective therapy in the treatment of symptomatic oral lichen planus: a pilot study. Clin Oral Investig 2021; 25:3747-3755. [PMID: 33415379 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-020-03702-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic immune-mediated disease that affects the oral cavity. Topical steroids are considered the treatment of choice for painful lesions of OLP. The aim of this split-mouth study was to compare the efficacy of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and triamcinolone acetonide (TA) injective therapies in patients with symptomatic OLP. MATERIALS AND METHODS Participants with symptomatic OLP were recruited in the Academic Hospital of Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Italy. Once a week for a month, patients randomly received a 0.5-mL TA injection in one buccal mucosa and 1-mL PRF injection in the opposite side. The measured outcomes were reduction of the lesions area and symptomatology modifications using visual analogue scale (VAS) score RESULTS: Four weeks after the last injections, an average reduction of 59.8% in the lesion extension and an average reduction of 47.6% in the VAS score for PRF-treated sites were observed; the same variation for TA-treated sites was respectively of 59.2% and 40%. There were no statistically significant differences between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS PRF was effective in reducing OLP lesions extension and symptomatology, and it seems to be as effective as TA. Additional data should be collected with a larger sample size, at a longer follow-up and on the PRF lowest effective dose. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Current treatment options for OLP are limited. The study proved benefits of PRF injections in management of painful lesions of OLP comparable with TA.
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- Francesco Bennardo
- School of Dentistry, Department of Health Sciences, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy.
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- School of Dentistry, Department of Health Sciences, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy
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- School of Dentistry, Department of Health Sciences, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy
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- School of Dentistry, Department of Health Sciences, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy
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- School of Dentistry, Department of Health Sciences, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy
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- School of Dentistry, Department of Health Sciences, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy
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- School of Dentistry, Department of Health Sciences, Magna Graecia University of Catanzaro, Viale Europa, 88100, Catanzaro, Italy
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Gasparro R, Adamo D, Masucci M, Sammartino G, Mignogna MD. Use of injectable platelet-rich fibrin in the treatment of plasma cell mucositis of the oral cavity refractory to corticosteroid therapy: A case report. Dermatol Ther 2019; 32:e13062. [PMID: 31415129 DOI: 10.1111/dth.13062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2019] [Revised: 07/26/2019] [Accepted: 08/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Plasma cell mucositis (PCM) is a rare benign disease affecting adults characterized by an erythematous mucosa, an epithelial hyperplasia, and a dense submucosal infiltration of mainly mature plasma cells. PCM has been treated with topical, intralesional, and systemic corticosteroids, antibiotics, and topical cyclosporin with unreliable results and questionable benefits. Here, we present a case of PCM, refractory to previous treatments, treated with i-PRF (injectable platelet-rich fibrin) injections. The infiltrations were performed once a week for 2 months. There were no adverse reactions to the treatment. The pain gradually reduced until the score of zero at the fourth infiltration, and the patient remained free of pain during the whole study period. Clinically, we did not obtain a complete healing of the lesion, but a reduced perilesional inflammatory infiltrate was observed at a distance. Therefore, we can conclude that i-PRF has been effective in the management of pain in PMC but does not result in complete healing of the disease.
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- Roberta Gasparro
- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Science and Odontostomatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Science and Odontostomatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Science and Odontostomatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Science and Odontostomatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive Science and Odontostomatology, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
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Piñas L, Alkhraisat MH, Suárez-Fernández R, Anitua E. Biomolecules in the treatment of lichen planus refractory to corticosteroid therapy: Clinical and histopathological assessment. Ann Anat 2018; 216:159-163. [PMID: 29301093 DOI: 10.1016/j.aanat.2017.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2017] [Revised: 11/21/2017] [Accepted: 12/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND Local deficit of several biomolecules have been described in oral lichen planus (OLP). Such a deficit impairs cellular functions and cell-matrix communication. PURPOSE Assess the efficacy of the local application of autologous biomolecules in the treatment of erosive OLP. MATERIALS AND METHODS In this study, the use of plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) as a source of blood-derived and autologous growth factors and proteins were tested in erosive oral lichen planus refractory to corticosteroids. Histopathological features of the disease were also analysed at the time of diagnosis. Clinical data were the number of recurrences and achievement of pain reduction and complete healing of the lesions. A total of 10 patients with erosive OLP refractory to treatment by corticosteroids were included in the study. All patients were females with a mean age of 48±12years. RESULTS A complete remission of the disease was achieved after one infiltration of PRGF in 8 patients. Only 2 patients required a total of 2 infiltrations to heal. Hydropic degeneration of the epithelium basal layer, band-like subepithelial lymphocytic infiltration and fibrin deposits in the epithelium were observed in all patients. Interestingly plasma cells were present in 2 patients. All patients presenting plasma cells healed after only one PRGF infiltration. However, 2 patients out of 6 (no plasma cells) required 2 infiltrations. CONCLUSIONS The local administration of autologous local factors could overcome the deficit of biomolecular clues and thus improve cell functions and restore cell-matrix communication.
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- Laura Piñas
- Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- University Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Oral Implantology-UIRMI (UPV/EHU-Fundación Eduardo Anitua), Vitoria, Spain; BTI Biotechnology Institute, Vitoria, Spain
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- University Institute for Regenerative Medicine and Oral Implantology-UIRMI (UPV/EHU-Fundación Eduardo Anitua), Vitoria, Spain; BTI Biotechnology Institute, Vitoria, Spain.
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