White sponge naevus successfully treated with topical tetracycline.
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.
McDonagh
A J
AJ
Department of Dermatology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, UK.
Gawkrodger
D J
DJ
Walker
A E
AE
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013684:Telangiectasis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D013752:Tetracycline