Clinical inquiry. What is the most effective way to treat recurrent canker sores?

Abstract

Amlexanox appears to be most effective overall. Amlexanox 5% paste reduces ulcer size, pain duration, and healing time.

• Authors: Justin Bailey, Claire McCarthy, Rita F Smith
• Journal: The Journal of family practice (J Fam Pract) Vol. 60 Issue 10 Pg. 621-32 (Oct 2011) ISSN: 1533-7294 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 21977491 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Aminopyridines
• Anti-Allergic Agents
• Anti-Infective Agents, Local
• Anti-Inflammatory Agents
• Mouthwashes
• Plant Preparations
• Clobetasol
• amlexanox
• Beclomethasone
• Vitamin B 12

Topics

• Administration, Topical
• Aminopyridines (therapeutic use)
• Anti-Allergic Agents (therapeutic use)
• Anti-Infective Agents, Local
• Anti-Inflammatory Agents (therapeutic use)
• Beclomethasone (therapeutic use)
• Cautery (methods)
• Clobetasol (therapeutic use)
• Eupatorium
• Humans
• Mouthwashes
• Pain (drug therapy)
• Phytotherapy
• Plant Preparations (therapeutic use)
• Secondary Prevention
• Stomatitis, Aphthous (drug therapy)
• Vitamin B 12 (therapeutic use)