Association of Salivary Cortisol and Anxiety Levels in Lichen Planus Patients

Background: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a frequently encountered chronic inflammatory disease of oral mucosa and skin, where the patients often relate the onset and aggravation of oral symptoms to increased levels of stress. Cortisol, also called as “stress hormone” has been used as an indicator...

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Main Authors: Lakshmi Kavitha Nadendla, Venkateswarlu Meduri, Geetha Paramkusam, Koteswara Rao Pachava
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2014-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/5225/8058_CE(Ra)_F(Sh)_PF1(SNAK)_PFA(Sh)_PF2(PAG).pdf