Lichen planus and diabetes mellitus: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Eva María Otero ReyAnabel Yáñez-BustoInés Filipa Rosa HenriquesJosé López-López Andrés Blanco Carrión

Published in: Oral diseases (2018)

Contradictory results were found when analyzing the relationship between lichen planus and diabetes mellitus. Diverse factors should be considered when studying this association for a correct interpretation of results. Diabetes mellitus has high prevalence and morbidity, which is why new case-control studies are needed to further investigate this association.

Keyphrases

case control
glycemic control
risk factors
type diabetes