Cochrane

Mouth ulcers (sores) are one of the most common oral problems and many people suffer with them repeatedly. These can be painful and slow to heal. At its worst, this can cause significant difficulties in eating and drinking. This review found that many different treatments were used to manage this condition, although the evidence of their effectiveness ...

Oral aphthous ulcers associated with HIV infection occur commonly and recur frequently with varying severity. They occur at different stages of the disease. Topical treatments aim at meeting the basic requirements of the management of these ulcers which include pain relief, healing and reduction in recurrence. Topical treatment reduces the incidence ...