Hypnotherapy for Oral Lichen Planus. Patients with Clinically and Histologically Confirmed Oral Lichen Planus Would Be Randomized for Hypnotherapy Vs Psychoeducation About the Pyschoneuroimmune System. Follow Up Would Be Done At 2, 6, 12 Weeks After.

"* Induction.~* Hypnotic relaxation and escalating deepening of hypnotic trance.~* Suggestions for healing and wellness of the oral mucosa and for balanced and optimal performance of the immune system, tailoring metaphors and images based on interview with patients.~…the interior of the mouth is soft, healthy pink, intact and whole. It functions optimally as it should - enabling joyful eating and tasting, speaking with ease for any needed expression, any function of the mouth that needs to be used can be done so easily.~The immune system is very wise - it knows perfectly how to function in a balanced and harmonious way. Its wisdom enables it to act if the body needs defense and to standby and rest if it does not.~* Ego strengthening.~* Anchoring - using a predetermined mark selected by the patient.~* Dehypnotisation."

A short explanation about the psycho-neuro-immune system and its part in oral lichen planus