Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory oral mucosal disorder, affecting 0.6% to 1.7% of the world's population, generally occurs at 30-60 years of age, and is more common in women. [1][2][3] Its precise etiopathogenesis remains unknown but is considered a T-cell-mediated process resulting in chronic inflammation and basal keratinocyte apoptosis. OLP manifests as asymptomatic reticular/
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