Effect of fluocinolone acetonide (0.1%) treatment in oral lichen planus patients on salivary lactoferrin levels and Candida colonization: a prospective study

• Główni autorzy: Nuttapong Saengprasittichok (Autor), Jeerus Sucharitakul (Autor), Oranart Matangkasombut (Autor), Chanwit Prapinjumrune (Autor)
• Format: Książka
• Wydane: BMC, 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Although topical steroids are an effective treatment for oral lichen planus, they can have suppressive effects on oral immunity and predispose the patients to Candida overgrowth. Lactoferrin is a crucial local immunity protein in the oral cavity with important antimicrobial activ...