1. Study Finds Gout Drug Effective for Aphthous Ulcers in Children.
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Brunk, Doug
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BEHCET'S disease , *CANKER sores , *CHILD patients , *ACTIVITIES of daily living , *RESEARCH personnel - Abstract
A small retrospective study presented at the Society for Pediatric Dermatology annual meeting found that colchicine, an anti-inflammatory drug commonly used to treat gout, is an effective treatment for complex aphthous stomatitis (CAS) in children. CAS is typically treated with topical supportive care, which is often ineffective. The study reviewed the charts of 20 children diagnosed with CAS who were treated with colchicine between 2000 and 2023. Of the 14 patients with follow-up data, 86% experienced symptom improvement, with 36% achieving a complete response and 57% achieving a partial response. Side effects were reported in 64% of patients, including diarrhea, nausea, and constipation. The study suggests that colchicine should be considered as a treatment option for pediatric patients with refractory CAS. [Extracted from the article]
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- 2024