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    The treatment modality with the conventional medicine (allopathy) is broadly consisting of the use of steroids or cortisone in various forms. Local application with cream, subcutaneous injectible steroids or oral intake of cortisone or steroid mouthwash (in case of oral Lichen Planus) is usually administered depending on the indications. Sometimes certain antihistaminic agents are used to control itching. Depending on the indications, one of the following measures is applied, as per the modern medicine.

    • Corticosteroids
    • Symptomatic treatment for itching
    • Retinoids
    • PUVA
    • Dapsone
    • Cyclosporine
    • Surgery
    It should be noted that the major and the prime line of treatment in conventional medicine are corticosteroids, which is more often a suppressive measure.

    Major concerns and adverse effects of Cortisone are as under:

    • Dependency
    • Rebound effects
    • Systemic side effects on various body organs
    • Suppressive effects on immune system

    Please click here to study more on the adverse effects of Cortisone

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