Lycopene in the management of oral lichen planus: A placebo-controlled study

Lycopene in the management of oral lichen planus: A placebo-controlled study

Context: Oxidative stress has been implicated in the pathogenesis of lichen planus, and a lower level of lycopene has been reported in erosive and atrophic oral lichen planus (OLP) patients. However, its efficacy in the management of OLP has not been reported. Aim: This study was designed to assess...

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Main Authors: Nisheeth Saawarn, M C Shashikanth, Swati Saawarn, Vasanti Jirge, Nallan CSK Chaitanya, R Pinakapani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dental Research
Subjects:
Antioxidant
free radicals
lycopene
oral lichen planus
oxidative stress
Online Access:http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2011;volume=22;issue=5;spage=639;epage=643;aulast=Saawarn

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