Recovery after tongue biopsy for OLP

Hi Esuma,

Unfortunately, very little is officially known about OLP at this point in time... what triggers it and therefore, what may prevent or help heal it. There are of course many theories such as antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria having colonized the mouth and thereby causing rampage with the immune system... but nothing that has been proven without a doubt in science so far. So it shouldn't be a surprise that little help can come from the field of conventional medicine until more light has been made available on the disease.

What I have read though, are a few anecdotal success stories of people experimenting on their own and achieving considerable relief over the disease through generally safe, but unconventional means. For instance, some people have tried ozonated water as a mouthwash and have found considerable relief; many have bought their own ozone generator (which is not expensive) to produce their personal ozonated water and reduce costs. It's no big deal since all you have to do is blow some ozone bubbles in your favorite fresh water with a small flexible plastic pipe; you then keep the finished product inside your mouth for as long as you can, to experience the relief ozone provides naturally, through its antiseptic properties.

Better still, blow some ozone bubbles in some Calendula oil, which will remain ozonated for much longer than water. The Calendula flower is known as the great natural repair plant of the mucous membranes for humans, and its oil has helped more than a few people over the centuries with all sorts of ills of the skin, both internal and external. You can purchase Calendula Oil from many sources such as quality health food stores, or make your own, if you feel at ease with growing Calendula flowers in your own backyard and then integrating them in your favorite oil. Calendulas are also known as "Pot Marigolds", but you have to make sure you use the flowers from the species "Calendula Officinalis" to experience the health benefits.

This is just a simple idea I have seen out there that I know makes sense and works for many... but there are countless others... you will need to read a bit on your own and experiment safely if you hope to achieve better results than those conventional medicine can offer you at the time.

FYI, I suffered from both LP and LSC on the outer skin only, and for 20 years, but finally cured them completely by taking Saint-John's Wort Capsules (another great plant for the skin by the way) over a 6 month period. OLP may probably not be cured this easily unfortunately. Disease-free for over 5 years now!

Best of luck,

Greg.

did your biopsy definitely confirm your lichen planus diagnosis?