In addition to bad bacteria, mouthwash can also kill certain good bacteria that produce a natural chemical called nitric oxide, says Dr. Higgins. This chemical acts as a vasodilator, meaning it ...

Prior treatments included topical and oral steroids, systemic antibiotics and antifungals, nystatin powder, A+D Ointment (Schering-Plough Kenilworth, NJ), and three different topical clotrimazole ...

One way to treat oral thrush is with an antifungal mouthwash. These mouthwashes contain active ingredients that can help to kill the Candida albicans fungus and prevent it from spreading.

Purpose: The stability of a triamcinolone acetonide mouthwash and its efficacy in treating oral lichen planus are described. Results: The mouthwash had a satisfactory shelf life and was well ...

QUESTION: Hi Dr Zac, I was scrolling through Instagram and came across a doctor who made some pretty wild claims about mouthwash – he said it can cause cancer, heart disease and gum disease ...

A sore tongue and throat can have a number of possible causes. Most are not serious, such as allergies, minor trauma, and oral thrush. In some cases, however, a sore throat and tongue may have a more ...

A doctor may prescribe topical treatments like clotrimazole, ketoconazole, and miconazole to help treat localized ringworm. If the infection has spread to other body parts, they may prescribe oral ...

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Contains Hyaluronic Acid. A naturally occurring in the human body. Can be used as a treatment for gum related ailments such as soreness, inflamation, bleeding, dry & burning mouth and ulcers. Gengigel ...

Vaginal creams are topical medications inserted into the vagina. Some are used to treat a vaginal infection. There are also hormonal creams that can ease vaginal dryness and itching caused by low ...