Candidiasis in Oral Lichen Planus: Complication of Topical Corticosteroid Overuse

YALTKAYA, SELMA; AYKUT, BİRDAL; ERÇALIK YALÇINKAYA, ŞEBNEM; GÜMRÜ TARÇIN, BİRSAY

doi:10.17932/iau.dental.2015.009/dental_v011i1008

Candidiasis in Oral Lichen Planus: Complication of Topical Corticosteroid Overuse

YALTKAYA S., AYKUT B., ERÇALIK YALÇINKAYA Ş., GÜMRÜ TARÇIN B.

AYDIN DENTAL, cilt.11, sa.1, ss.89-96, 2025 (Hakemli Dergi)

Yayın Türü: Makale / Vaka Takdimi
Cilt numarası: 11 Sayı: 1
Basım Tarihi: 2025
Doi Numarası: 10.17932/iau.dental.2015.009/dental_v011i1008
Dergi Adı: AYDIN DENTAL
Sayfa Sayıları: ss.89-96
Marmara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Topical steroids represent the mainstay of management for symptomatic oral lichen planus (OLP), owing to their effectiveness in alleviating pain and inflammation. However, their use may result in adverse effects, such as secondary oral candidiasis (OC), influenced by factors such as potency, duration and frequency of use, and site of application. This study presents a case of OC following topicalsteroid therapy for OLP, emphasizing the importance of patient compliance in treatment.