Kinetics of oral colonization by Candida spp. during topical corticotherapy for oral lichen planus.

Background: Oral candidiasis is an important side effect of topical corticotherapy. The purpose of this study was to assess oral mucosa colonization by five Candida species during topical corticotherapy and to investigate Candida spp. pathogenicity and in vitro susceptibility to fluconazole and amphotericin B.