title: White sponge naevus successfully treated with topical tetracycline.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, UK.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: McDonagh
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Gawkrodger
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Walker
mesh_terms: 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*
chemical_list: D013752:Tetracycline