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Anyone with Hashi's have Oral Lichen Planus?

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and more specifically, did you go on to develop it on any other areas of your body? ... Thank you

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I don't but assume you've been given advice how to control. In the meantime this is a link which may be helpful. This is an excerpt:

Despite its exotic-sounding name, lichen planus is actually a common skin condition that can occur on one or several parts of the body. Anyone can develop this condition, which typically shows up as shiny, reddish-purple bumps, says the American Academy of Dermatology.

and as well as other vitamins/mineral - Vit C below.

Take a vitamin C supplement. Not only does vitamin C help strengthen your immune system, but it is also important in promoting healthy skin. The University of Maryland Medical Center suggests taking C supplements several times daily, with meals, to reduce the risk of stomach upset. Talk with your doctor about an appropriate dose of vitamin C.

livestrong.com/article/4266...

There is also a warning in the above link.

Self-management:-

mayoclinic.org/diseases-con...

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Sorry, only just seen your post. I developed Lichen Planus some 10 years after being diagnosed with Hypothyroidism (I am assuming it's Hashimotos). Initially I had it all over my body for around 6 months before it faded.

I didn't get it again on my body, but after that I developed it in my mouth which I still have. In all I have had it around 10 years now. Mostly in my mouth it's under reasonable control except when I am under a lot of stress. I avoid sugar (and gluten) as I think sugar irritates it a lot.

So in my case it was body first and mouth later.

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Thank you Agapanthus

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Hi hw7342,

I developed LP on both my inner wrists about 8 years ago, my GP told me it was psoriasis.  He prescribed various steroid creams like Dermovate, Betnovate etc as the itch would drive me nuts.  It lasted for about 3 years and then suddenly in a matter of a week, it totally disappeared.  I was taking Thyroxine then for hypothyroid.  In Oct 13 I had a routine dental check up and my dentist said I had the oral form of LP.  I came home and could see slight white lines appearing, within a month my mouth was an ulcerated mess and I had a white patch on my gum and under my tongue.  I was referred to orals and had a biopsy.  They were not helpful in anything for the pain and told me there was no cure but it needed regualr checking.  I then found out my wrist rash was the skin form and it was not psoriasis.  By January I could not tolerate anything spicy, acidy or citrus.  Toothpaste was agony, found Biotene helped.  I had a lot of blood tests as my calcium levels were above normal.  By June 14 they tested my vitamin D and it was low.  I started Fultium 800mcg and as my D increased, my oral symptoms reduced.  I do believe low Vitamin D mya be a trigger.  I still have OLP but it is much improved.  I also found that taking a teaspoon of turmeric powder, warmed in some coconut oil and swilled around my mouth helps settle down any flare ups.  I do sympathise and would not wish this on anyone.  I use alcohol free mouthwash as well.

Hope it settles soon for you,

Lucy

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Thank you Lucy

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