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Ezzatt 2019

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Evaluating calcineurin inhibitors as alternatives to steroids in treating Oral Lichen Planus: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Non-Cochrane · intervention · 2026 · cited as Ezzatt 2019 · Supplementary Table 1; Figures 2, 5, 6

Outcome this study informs	Pooled effect	Evidence	Certainty
Adverse effect: transient burning Topical calcineurin inhibitors (tacrolimus, pimecrolimus, cyclosporin) vs Topical steroids (clobetasol, betamethasone, triamcinolone) · First 2 days of treatment	OR 2.45 [0.55, 10.85]	4 studies · 247 participants	High

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