Open AccessTopical hyaluronic acid in the management of oral ulcers
Author(s) -
Pranav Kapoor,
Shabina Sachdeva,
Sonali Sachdeva
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
indian journal of dermatology/indian journal of dermatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.395
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 1998-3611
pISSN - 0019-5154
DOI - 10.4103/0019-5154.82485
Subject(s) - hyaluronic acid , medicine , glucuronic acid , extracellular matrix , glycosaminoglycan , biochemistry , polysaccharide , chemistry , anatomy
Hyaluronic acid is a hygroscopic macromolecule formed by the polymerisation of glucuronic acid and N-acetylglucosamine disaccharide. It is a primary component of the extracellular matrix in various body tissues. Ihe use of topical Hyaluronic acid in the treatment of oral ulcers has been recently reported. This article reviews the mechanism of action, indications and efficacy of topical Hyaluronic acid gel in the management of oral ulcers.