TOPICAL 5-AMINOSALICYLIC ACID - A TREATMENT FOR APHTHOUS ULCERS

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作者
COLLIER, PM [1 ]
NEILL, SM [1 ]
COPEMAN, PWM [1 ]
机构
[1] WESTMINSTER MED SCH & HOSP,DEPT DERMATOL,LONDON SW1,ENGLAND
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D O I
10.1111/j.1365-2133.1992.tb07818.x
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R75 [皮肤病学与性病学];
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100206 ;
摘要
A double-blind placebo controlled trial of 5% 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) cream for the treatment of oral aphthous ulcers was carried out on 22 subjects. The cream or a placebo (11 patients each) was applied to the ulcers three times daily for up to 14 days. Daily discomfort was reduced by half (P < 0.01) and less pain (P < 0.05) was experienced by the treated group. Treatment with 5-ASA shortened healing time (7 vs. 11 days, P < 0.01) and reduced the difficulty in eating (P < 0.05). No significant side-effects were reported. We believe 5-ASA cream to be an effective treatment for aphthous ulcers.
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