Background: This paper reports a case of pemphigus vulgaris in middle-aged male with oral lesions and skin eruptions
 Objective: To highlight the complications prolonged steroid therapy.
 Case Report
 A 48-year old presented an eight-month history recurrent mouth ulcers. There was positive cutaneous ulcers on upper extremities, back genital areas. Patient had been placed long ter...

The carbohydrate (CHO) concentration of a mouth rinsing solution might influence the CHO sensing receptors in the mouth, with consequent activation of brain regions involved in reward, motivation and regulation of motor activity. The purpose of the present study was to examine the effects of maltodextrin mouth rinsing with different concentrations (3%, 6% and 12%) after an overnight fast on a 2...

INTRODUCTION C. tropicalis and C. krusei have emerged as virulent species causing oral infections. Both have developed resistance to commonly prescribed azole antifungal agents. OBJECTIVE The study aimed to determine the effect of mouth rinses containing chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX), cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) and their combination (CHX-CPC) on the growth of these strains. METHODS Th...

INTRODUCTION Mouthrinses have been in use for centuries as breath fresheners, medicaments, and antiseptics. Dill is said to be a good source of calcium, manganese and iron. It contains flavonoids known for their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties. Dill can help with microbial infections in the mouth; and its anti-oxidants minimize damage caused by free radicals to the gums...