Evaluation of Topical Chamomile Versus Topical Triamcinolone Acetonide in Management of Oral Lichen Planus

Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a chronic inflammatory T cell mediated autoimmune disease that affects skin and any mucous membrane particularly oral mucosa.The patient complains of burning sensation, pain; interference with eating, swallowing and speech leading to worsening of quality of life.Oxidative stress plays a role in pathomechanism of OLP disease. Enzymatic and non‐ enzymatic anti‐oxidants act as a physiological guard against reactive oxygen species (ROS) and cytokine‐mediated toxicity.Herbal treatment is the aim of the future therapy.Chamomile has anti‐oxidant , anti‐inflammatory effect and accelerate healing.