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Study Questions Hormone Links to Oral Lichen Planus

5/15/2025

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A recent study delves into the connection between sex hormones and oral lichen planus (OLP) in women, revealing no notable differences in testosterone and related hormones between OLP patients and healthy controls. Interestingly, age and menopause status showed no impact on hormone levels, prompting researchers to call for more exploration into the roles of estrogen and progesterone in OLP.

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A recent study delves into the connection between sex hormones and oral lichen planus (OLP) in women, revealing no notable differences in testosterone and related hormones between OLP patients and healthy controls. Interestingly, age and menopause status showed no impact on hormone levels, prompting researchers to call for more exploration into the roles of estrogen and progesterone in OLP.