Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Lichen planus is a chronic inflammatory dermatologic lesion with characteristic oral mucosal changes. The present study was conducted to assess prevalence of lichen planus in patients with diabetes mellitus. Materials & Methods: 120 patients of diabetes mellitus of both genders were included. Patients with clinically confirmed oral lichen planus were subjected to incisional biopsy. Assessment of diabetes mellitus was made with fasting, random blood glucose and glycated hemoglobin level. Results: Out of 120 diabetes patients, males were 50 and females were 70. There were 35 type I and 85 type II DM patients. 2 (5.7%) type I and 5 (5.8%) type II DM patients had lichen planus. Conclusion: There was high prevalence of lichen planus in patients with diabetes mellitus.