Naslov
Clinical Characteristics of Topical Propolis Induced Oral Lesions

Autori
Budimir, Vice ; Brailo, Vlaho ; Alajbeg, Ivan ; Vučićević Boras, Vanja ; Budimir, Jozo

Izvornik
Acta stomatologica Croatica (0001-7019) 46 (2012), 4; 297-306

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, znanstveni

Ključne riječi
propolis ; allergy ; oral lesion

Sažetak
Objectives: Propolis, a resinous substance produced by bees, has been used in folk medicine for more than 2000 years. Numerous compounds of propolis can act as potent sensitizers. Topical application of propolis can induce oral lesions. Materials and methods: Patients with oral lesions due to topical propolis are presented. Basic demographic (age gender) and clinical data (appearance and localization of the lesions, symptoms onset, treatment and healing time) were registered. Results: Twenty two patients with propolis-induced lesions were evaluated. The most common occurring presentation was erosive stomatitis. Symptoms tend to appear 2.5 days after propolis use although some lesions occurred immediately after utilization. Majority of patients (21/22) were successfully treated with topical corticosteroids. Six patients underwent patch testing, 3 were positive and 3 negative. Conclusion: Topical propolis can have serious oral side effects. Current knowledge does not support its widespread use in the treatment of oral diseases.

Izvorni jezik
Hrvatski, engleski

Znanstvena područja
Dentalna medicina

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