LP - Melinda

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Hi Melinda,

I don't know if any of the doctors I've seen have checked for LP. I don't really know what it is. That said, I've been to so many doctors (including Dr. Sobel, who diagnosed with LP), that I have to assume they crossed that off the list. Can you tell me more about it and how it affects the throat and mouth?

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Lichen Planus (LP) is a related disorder to lichen sclerosis, but

generally considered more serious and is definitely more rare. It can

(but does not always) affect all the mucous membranes. It affects the

vulva and into the vagina, which LS does not. It can affect the insides

of the cheeks and gums, as this is similar type of membrane to that of

the vulva/vagina. I only have vulvar at this point and pray often that

it doesn't spread to my mouth. But I know Mindy, on the Vulvar

Disorders group, had what she thought were just chronic yeast

infections and horrible throat pain and inflammation, and found out it

was LP, both places. Anyway, it can cause similar symptoms in the mouth

and throat - inflammation, sores, white lacy patterns on the

skin...most oral patients notice difficulty eating acidic (tomato),

crunchy (chips), or spicy foods. It is often triggered by certain

prescription medications or vaccines in people who have an unknown pre-

disposal to it. Hope this info. helps....

Melinda