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Same patient (white striae on cheek — lichen planus). What is the treatment?
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Correct answer: A. Nystatin
- A. Correct. Clobetasol propionate (high-potency topical corticosteroid) is the first-line treatment for symptomatic oral lichen planus.
- B. Incorrect. Nystatin is an antifungal for candidiasis.
- C. Incorrect. Acyclovir is antiviral for herpes infections.
- D. Incorrect. Doxycycline is an antibiotic for periodontal disease.
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