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Aphthous Stomatitis
October 02, 2008
Researchers have found that two medications may treat painful mouth
ulcers. One med, Trental, provided some relief to patients with
ulcers from recurrent aphthous stomatitis. Another study found that
Elidel cream was effective against oral erosive lichen planus.
These ulcers are so painful that patients often lose weight because
mouth pain prevents them from eating.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Todd Eisner
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Health Expert
...Interestingly, Tagamet, is sometimes useful for treating canker sores. It should be noted...
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By Karen Lee Richards
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Health Expert
Eli Lilly and Co. recently submitted a supplemental new drug application to the U.S. Food and Drug...
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By Karen Lee Richards
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Health Expert
Today Eli Lilly and Co. announced the FDA approval of Cymbalta (duloxetine HCI) for the management...
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By Amy Thomas
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Health Expert
Have a mouthful of trouble? Mucositis may be the name of your pain. Mucositis refers to the...
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Health Guide
Aphthous ulcer; Ulcer - aphthous Prevention
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A
canker sore is a painful, open sore in the mouth, which is white or yellow and surrounded by a bright red area. A
canker sore is benign (not cancer). See also: Herpes ...
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...Alternative Names
Canker sores and fever blisters
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Alternative Names Treatment -
canker sores Information Question: How can you treat painful
canker sores in your mouth? Answer: The...
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Related News
April 04, 2008
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new patch that melts in your mouth could help get rid of those painful canker sores. Researchers at the University of...
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