Anxiety and depression in keratotic oral lichen planus: a multicentric study from the SIPMO.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Oral lichen planus with exclusive keratotic reticular, papular, and/or plaque-like lesions (K-OLP) is a clinical pattern of OLP that may be associated with a complex symptomatology and psychological alteration. The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of anxiety (A) and depression (D) in patients with K-OLP, analyzing the potential predictors which can affect mental health status.

Methods

Three hundred K-OLP patients versus 300 healthy controls (HC) were recruited in 15 Italian universities. The Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), Total Pain Rating Index (T-PRI), and Hamilton Rating Scales for Depression and for Anxiety (HAM-D and HAM-A) were administered.

Results

The K-OLP patients showed statistically higher scores in the NRS, T-PRI, HAM-D, and HAM-A c

SUBMITTER: Adamo D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10264261 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature