Combined treatment of dexamethasone mouthwash and low ‐level laser therapy in the management of aphthous‐like ulcers caused by nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs: A case report

Key Clinical MessageA case of major aphthous-like ulcer was described in a 50-year-old patient. The patient showed the main signs of aphthous stomatitis painful ulcer, 1 –2 cm in diameter, located on the ventral of the tongue, buccal mucosa, and the palate. These ulcers persisted for more than 3 weeks. The patient's self-administration of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) was suggested as the leading cause of aphthous-like ulcers in this case. ulce rs were treated with dexamethasone mouthwash and low-level laser therapy (LLLT).
Source: Clinical Case Reports - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research