Sanjay Sakarwal
Assistant Professor, Dermatology Venereology & Leprosy (Skin & VD, National Institute of Medical Science & Research, Jaipur Rajasthan.
Abstract
Background: Although psychosomatic aspects are linked to dermatological illnesses, their significance in oral lichen planus (OLP) is still up for debate. The objective is to assess salivary NO levels, psychosocial stresses, and their relationships to the etiology of OLP.
Materials and Methods: Two groups were included in the study: Group II included the control group (n=35) and Group I included the individuals with OLP group (n=35). Stress levels were assessed using the DASS Scale and Griess Reagent on the patients' saliva, respectively.
Results: It was determined that the difference in the NO level averages was highly significant (P 0.05). The optical density (OD) readings and stress level were found to be extremely significant when compared between groups.
Conclusion: Stress and salivary NO have a key role in the etiology of OLP.
Key words: Lichen planus, stress, and depression.