Rees Cindy , it is interesting that we have two follks on line who may have a similar problem. Burkhart Cindy and Girlie, the only way to know for sure, is to have a biopsy. I have been positively diagnosed with oral LP through a biopsy. It started with a severe reaction which the doc thought was allergic. Rees Girlie, then a biopsy should be done.
Psoriasis has very definite features on biopsy.
Rees Girlie, yes a different set of medications are used for psoriasis. Burkhart Girlie, I would feel comfortable with the diagnosis from an oral pathologist but since you mention the dysplasia, you were probably told that the area should be monitored frequently and that any changes should be evaluated immediately. Rees Girlie, if you have mild dysplasia if is not uncommon in any area of inflammation. However, it does mean thay you should have a follow-up biopsy in a few months if the lesions persist. I seem to notice an increase in symptoms in the week before my period.