title: Clinical inquiry. What is the most effective way to treat recurrent canker sores?
abstract: Amlexanox appears to be most effective overall. Amlexanox 5% paste reduces ulcer size, pain duration, and healing time.
authors: Family Medicine Residency of Idaho, Boise, ID, USA.
authors: Justin
authors: J
authors: Bailey
authors: Claire
authors: C
authors: McCarthy
authors: Rita F
authors: RF
authors: Smith
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000631:Aminopyridines / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D018926:Anti-Allergic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001507:Beclomethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002425:Cautery / Q000379:methods; D002990:Clobetasol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D036602:Eupatorium; D006801:Humans; D009067:Mouthwashes; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy; D008517:Phytotherapy; D028321:Plant Preparations / Q000627:therapeutic use; D055502:Secondary Prevention; D013281:Stomatitis, Aphthous / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014805:Vitamin B 12 / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000631:Aminopyridines; D018926:Anti-Allergic Agents; D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D009067:Mouthwashes; D028321:Plant Preparations; D002990:Clobetasol; C045742:amlexanox; D001507:Beclomethasone; D014805:Vitamin B 12