Topical sulfasalazine for unresponsive oral lichen planus

Conclusion: Topical sulfasalazine should be considered when OLP does not respond to corticosteroid therapy. Furthermore, high concentrations of IL-1? and IL-8 in the saliva are useful indicators for the application of topical sulfasalazine in OLP patients refractory to steroid treatment. (Source: Quintessence International)
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