White sponge naevus successfully treated with topical tetracycline

Summary Four patients with white sponge naevus of the oral mucosa each showed a dramatic improvement in symptoms with the use of topical tetracycline. This effect may depend on antimicrobial activity but the exact mechanism remains uncertain.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Clinical and experimental dermatology 1990-03, Vol.15 (2), p.152-153
Hauptverfasser:	MCDONAGH, A.J.G., GAWKRODGER, D.J., WALKER, A.E.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Administration, Topical Adult Aged Antibiotics. Antiinfectious agents. Antiparasitic agents Biological and medical sciences Female Humans Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Mouth Diseases - drug therapy Pharmacology. Drug treatments Telangiectasis - drug therapy Tetracycline - administration & dosage Tetracycline - therapeutic use
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Zusammenfassung:	Summary Four patients with white sponge naevus of the oral mucosa each showed a dramatic improvement in symptoms with the use of topical tetracycline. This effect may depend on antimicrobial activity but the exact mechanism remains uncertain.
ISSN:	0307-6938 1365-2230
DOI:	10.1111/j.1365-2230.1990.tb02056.x