Urinary and Salivary Estimation of 17-ketosteroid as An Indicator, in Stress Induced Lichen Planus and Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis - A Clinical Study

Human being when subjected to stress react differently and this stress can cause variety of disorders including lichen planus and recurrent Apthous. The oral mucosa is highly reactive to psychological influences, and in some cases oral disease may be a direct expression of emotions or conflicts, while in other instances, lesions of oral mucosa may be the indirect result of an emotional problem in terms of fundamental psychological theory, the oral tissue have considerable significance. The mouth is directly or symbolically related to the major human instincts, passions and is charged with a high psychological potential. Today stress is measurable through blood, urine, saliva and elaborate psychoanalysis and thus helps in good diagnosis. This study aimed to evaluate urinary and salivary 17-ketosteroid values in patients with Lichen planus and recurrent aphthous stomatitis.