The Oral Lichen Planus Project exists to help people living with Oral Lichen Planus better understand their condition through evidence-based education, lived patient experience, and community knowledge.

Scientific evidence takes priority over personal opinions.

Whenever possible, medical and scientific claims are supported by peer-reviewed research, clinical guidelines, systematic reviews, or reputable healthcare institutions.

We distinguish between:

• Scientific evidence
• Clinical observations
• Community observations
• Personal experiences
• Hypotheses

These categories are not equivalent and should not be interpreted as having the same level of evidence.

Sources are cited whenever possible. Articles are updated periodically as new evidence becomes available. Corrections are made when factual inaccuracies are identified.

Patient stories provide valuable context and insight into living with Oral Lichen Planus. However, individual experiences do not establish medical facts and may not apply to other patients. This is a fundamental takeaway as each patient may experience Oral Lichen Planus differently, react to medications and treatments differently, and may have different underlying reasons for suffering with the condition.

Survey results and community reports are intended to identify trends and observations. They should not be interpreted as proof of causation or clinical effectiveness.

The Oral Lichen Planus Project is committed to maintaining editorial independence. Content decisions are guided by educational value, scientific evidence, and patient needs.