Light therapy vs. steroids: which saves your taste buds?
NCT ID NCT07536737
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at two treatments for oral lichen planus, a chronic mouth condition that can cause pain and change how food tastes. Researchers compared a light-based treatment (photodynamic therapy) with steroid cream in 65 adults. They measured taste ability, pain, and lesion size before and after treatment to see which approach works better for improving symptoms.
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Medical University of Bialystok
Bialystok, Podlaskie Voivodeship, 15-089, Poland