The Role of Vitamin D in Amelioration of Oral Lichen Planus and Its Effect on Salivary IFN-γ Level

All participants received 40-60 mg of systemic prednisone as a single morning dose according to the severity of the condition until a 50% reduction in lesion size was achieved then the dose was tapered by 10mg each week and finally to 5 mg/day for the last week. Patients were followed up weekly for up to 60 days. The length and dose of treatment were adjusted according to clinical needs in each case. In addition, a vitamin D supplement was given as 60,000 IU weekly in conjunction with systemic steroids.

All participants received 40-60 mg of systemic prednisone as a single morning dose according to the severity of the condition until a 50% reduction in lesion size was achieved then the dose was tapered by 10mg each week and finally to 5 mg/day for the last week. Patients were followed up weekly for up to 60 days. The length and dose of treatment were adjusted according to clinical needs in each case.