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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), an autologous biologically active material has been explored as an alternative treatment option. This systematic review evaluates the effects of autologous platelet-rich plasma compared to injectable steroids for treatment of OLP. A comprehensive search for randomized controlled trials were conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and Scopus using search terms such as \u201coral lichen planus and corticosteroids and platelet rich plasma injection,\u201d \u201coral lichen planus and corticosteroids,\u201d \u201coral lichen planus and corticosteroids and PRP,\u201d \u201coral lichen planus and PRP,\u201d \u201cOLP and PRP and steroid.\u201d Articles selection followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and meta-analysis guidelines. A meta-analysis was performed to group studies and determine summary effect estimates. A total of nine Randomized Controlled Trials (RCT) involving 266OLP patients were included in the analysis. 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