Professor YU Tugen's Experience in Treating Oral Lichen Planus
10.16466/j.issn1005-5509.2024.05.019
- VernacularTitle:余土根治疗口腔扁平苔藓的临床经验
- Author:
Yufei LOU
1
;
Tugen YU
Author Information
1. 浙江中医药大学第一临床医学院 杭州 310053
- Keywords:
oral lichen planus;
oral ulceration;
clearing heat and dispelling dampness;
tonifying the spleen;
psychosocial factors;
YU Tugen;
clinical experience;
traditional Chinese medicine
- From:
Journal of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University
2024;48(5):632-636
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
[Objective]To summarize Professor YU Tugen's clinical experience in treating oral lichen planus(OLP).[Methods]Through apprenticeship and clinical following up,medical cases data are documented,collated and analyzed.Simultaneously,by combining research on the pathogenesis of OLP from domestic and international sources,the experiences of Professor YU Tugen in treating OLP are summarized and compiled.The etiology,pathogenesis,principles,methods of treatment and daily care approaches for OLP are comprehensively summarized.Additionally,one clinical case is provided for validation.[Results]OLP is a multifaceted condition,regarded by Professor YU Tugen as an intricate interplay of intrinsic and extrinsic factors rooted in the symbiotic relationship between the spleen and stomach.Pathogenic elements such as heat accumulation,Yin deficiency and emotional perturbations are implicated in its etiology.Therapeutic interventions prioritize the clearance of heat and dampness,fortification of the spleen and stomach and consideration of psychosocial factors,with pharmacological strategies tailored to individual presentations.Proactive health promotion strategies,underscored by the precept of disease prevention,are advocated.A clinical vignette was exemplified for favorable treatment outcomes targeting spleen deficiency and damp-heat oral ulcers.[Conclusion]Professor YU Tugen's treatment of OLP emphasizes the priority of clearing heat and eliminating dampness,with a foundational focus on invigorating the spleen.He pays attention to psychological factors,supplementing the approach with methods to nourish Yin,moisten dryness,resolve emotional stagnation and dispel blood stasis.The therapeutic outcomes have been remarkably positive,offering valuable insights for study and reference.
