Topical Steroids for Oral Lesions — NDEB AFK MCQ

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Corticosteroids applied topically (e.g., fluocinonide gel 0.05%) are used in the management of which oral mucosal condition?

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Correct answer: D — Erosive oral lichen planus

Topical corticosteroids are the first-line treatment for symptomatic erosive/atrophic oral lichen planus, pemphigoid, pemphigus (mild cases), and other immune-mediated mucosal diseases. Fluocinonide 0.05% gel or clobetasol 0.05% gel applied to the lesions 2-3 times daily for 2-4 weeks reduces inflammation, pain, and promotes epithelial healing. Patients using intraoral topical steroids should be monitored for secondary oral candidiasis, which may require concurrent antifungal treatment.

Reference: Neville – Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, 4th ed., 2016