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Exploring the association between diabetes and oral lichen planus: A systematic review.

Dental and medical problems · Veeraraghavan VP, Marrapodi MM, Russo D, Ronsivalle V, Uzunçıbuk H, Cicciù M, Minervini G · 2026-07-01

This systematic review examined studies exploring the link between oral lichen planus and diabetes mellitus. The evidence showed variable results across studies, with some reporting strong associations between type 2 diabetes and oral lichen planus while others showed conflicting findings, highlighting methodological differences.

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