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      Efficacy and safety of topical herbal medicine treatment on recurrent aphthous stomatitis: a systemic review.

      Drug Design, Development and Therapy
      Dove Medical Press Ltd.
      herbal medicine, recurrent aphthous stomatitis, randomized controlled trial, oral disease, clinical controlled trials, systemic review

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          This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of topical treatment with natural herbal medicines on recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS). Nine electronic databases were searched to identify the randomized controlled trials and clinical controlled trials that reported the potential effect of natural herbal medicines on RAS published in Chinese or English. Ulcer size and duration, and remission of pain were assessed as main outcome measures. The methodological quality of the studies was evaluated using the Cochrane Handbook for Systemic Review of Interventions and Rev Man software. Thirteen trials with a total of 1,515 patients were included in the present analysis, which showed that topical treatment with natural herbal medicines seemed to benefit RAS patients by reducing ulcer size, shortening ulcer duration, and relieving pain without severe side effects. In conclusion, there is some evidence of the efficacy of topically applied natural herbal medicines with regards to improved RAS outcome measures and fewer side effects. However, given the limitations of this study, the evidence remains insufficient. Well-designed and high-quality randomized controlled trials are required for further exploration.

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          Oral mucosal disease: recurrent aphthous stomatitis.

          Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS; aphthae; canker sores) is common worldwide. Characterised by multiple, recurrent, small, round, or ovoid ulcers with circumscribed margins, erythematous haloes, and yellow or grey floors, it usually presents first in childhood or adolescence. Its aetiology and pathogenesis is not entirely clear, but there is genetic predisposition, with strong associations with interleukin genotypes, and sometimes a family history. Diagnosis is on clinical grounds alone, and must be differentiated from other causes of recurrent ulceration, particularly Behçet disease - a systemic disorder in which aphthous-like ulcers are associated with genital ulceration, and eye disease (particularly posterior uveitis). Management remains unsatisfactory, as topical corticosteroids and most other treatments only reduce the severity of the ulceration, but do not stop recurrence.
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            The diagnosis and management of recurrent aphthous stomatitis: a consensus approach.

            Recurrent aphthous stomatitis, or RAS, is a common oral disorder of uncertain etiopathogenesis for which symptomatic therapy only is available. This article reviews the current data on the etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and management of RAS in a primary care setting. The authors reviewed publications on Medline from 1995 through 2000, the period since the last major reviews were published. RAS may have an immunogenetic background owing to cross-reactivity with Streptococcus sanguis or heat shock protein. Predisposing factors seen in a minority include haematinic (iron, folate or vitamin B12) deficiency, stress, food allergies and HIV infection. While topical corticosteroids remain the mainstay for therapy, a number of other immunomodulatory modalities now are available. There is still no conclusive evidence relevant to the etiopathogenesis of RAS, and therefore therapy can attempt only to suppress symptoms rather than to address the basic issues of susceptibility and prevention. In the majority of patients, symptomatic relief of RAS can be achieved with topical corticosteroids alone, with other immunomodulatory topical agents or by combination therapy.
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              Recurrent aphthous stomatitis.

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                4706126
                10.2147/DDDT.S96589

                herbal medicine,recurrent aphthous stomatitis,randomized controlled trial,oral disease,clinical controlled trials,systemic review

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