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Scientists at the University of Sheffield have developed a unique patch using special polymers able to stick to wet surfaces.
The patch successfully administers steroids directly to mouth ulcers or lesions while creating a protective barrier around the affected area, thus accelerating the healing process.
The plaster novel is a revolutionary therapy for the treatment of mucosal conditions such as oral lichen planus (ORP) and recurrent staphylococci (RAS), which are diseases that cause painful lesions and affect 1-2 percent of population. Lily: Poor oral health increases risk of weakness in older men
Until now, ulcers and lesions inside the mouth were treated with the help of creams or mouthwashes, which were used throughout the mouth rather than targeting the area specific, which made them less effective.
However, the Rivelin biodegradable patch has a long time of adhesion and great flexibility, which corresponds to the surface inside the mouth.
Craig Murdoch, the senior author of the research, said: "Chronic inflammatory diseases such as OLP and RAS, which cause erosive and painful oral lesions, have a considerable impact on the quality of life ".
Murdoch added, "Current treatments include the use of steroids in the form of mouthwashes, creams or ointments, but these are often ineffective because of inadequate contact time with the lesion.
"The patch acts as a plaster inside your mouth, which means it's very effective at directly targeting the specific area and forming a protective barrier. Lily: Pinching your nose and squeezing your mouth to contain an energetic sneeze can cause a rupture of the throat
"The patients who tested the patch found that it was very comfortable to wear and they were really pleased with the length of the membership that makes it particularly effective and efficient," said Murdoch..
Source: ANI
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Posted: 25th June 2018 10:54
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