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what is the scientific name for canker sore? what type of skin does it affect? what immune markers increase in prodromal phase? |
recurrent apthous ulceration nonkeratinized or poorly keratinized mucosas of skin and oropharnaxy ige, tnf alpha, and mast cells |
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what are the 3 major types of recurrent apthous ulcerations? which of these are the most common? least common? |
herpetiform, minor aphthous ulcers, major aphthous ulcers minor herpetiform |
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how big and how many do the ulcers of herpteiform presnt? minor apthous ulcers? major? |
1-3 mm in groups of 10-100 less than 5 mm, 1-5 at a time very large, single? |
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what ulcers are associated with HIV or bechets syndrome? how long do the major ulcers take to heal? what about the other 2? what ingredient in toothpaste can cause them? |
minor and major apthous ulcers 6 weeks 7-14 days sodium lauryl sulfate |
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conventionally, what products are used to treat inflammation? what analgesic is used? what mouthwashes are use? what systemic products are used? |
amlexanox, triamcinolone, dexamethasone lidocaine chlorhexidine gluconate, tetracycline fluocinolone actonide diphenhydramine cochicine, steriods, thalidomide |
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what supplement/botanicals are used for canker sores? |
honey, glutamine, b12, german chamomile, licorice, cautery with silver nitrate |
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what can happen if young kids take raw honey? what can honey intoxication cause you to feel? where has honey shown efficacy in preventing canker sores? |
botulism poisoning weakness and sweating prevents mucositiis in patients receiving radiation |
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what adverse effect can glutamine cause in bipolar patients? what for, and when would you reccomend glutamine? |
mania decrease oral stomatitis in patients undergoing chemotherapy |
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what vitamin causes piss to be bright yellow? would you reccomend this product? |
vitamin b 12 no, only in addition to conventional |
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how is chamomile used for ulcers? what else is used in this form? what would you use this for? |
as a mouthwash licorice (or oral disk) oral mucositis induced by radiation and chemo |
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what are some serious side effects of licorice if eaten? would you reccomend this? |
QT prolonation, arryhthmias, HTN, hypokelamia, visual loss despite efficacy, should not reccomend, can add to conventional therapy |
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what is silver nitrate used for in canker sores? what should the ulcer be treated with before using this product? |
not treating or reducing canker sores, but for reducing pain 2% lidocaine good for pain reduction |
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what is honey effective for? glutamine? vitamin b12? chamomile? licorice? |
prevention of radiation induced mucositis prevention of chemo induced mucositis prevention of canker sores prevention and treatment of oral mucositis induced by radiatoin and chemo insufficient evidence for canker sores |
