How is tx of LP?

• Cutaneous LP: Potent topical corticosteroids. If ineffective, oral glucocorticoid (GC) for 18 weeks (20-30 mg/day). Phototherapy using narrow-band ultraviolet B therapy had a complete response within a mean of 11 weeks • Oral LP: Reticular oral LP is usually asymptomatic and does not require treatment. For erosive oral LP: topical GC are the 1st line therapy; topical retinoids, cyclosporine. if resistance, oral GC 0,1 to 0,5mg/kg/d for 4 to 6 weeks • Anogenital LP: Topical potent corticosteroids • Nail LP: intralesional injection. Oral GC • Scalp LP: Topical GC. Topical, intralesional GC