Professional paper

Clinical Characteristics of Topical Propolis Induced Oral Lesions

Vice Budimir ; Department of Orthodontics, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Vlaho Brailo orcid.org/0000-0002-8449-871X ; Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Ivan Alajbeg ; Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Vanja Vučićević Boras ; Department of Oral Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia
Jozo Budumir ; Department of Oral Surgery, School of Dental Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

Objectives: Propolis, a resinous substance produced by bees, has been used in popular medicine for more than 2000 years. Material and methods: Numerous compounds of propolis can act as potent sensitizers. Topical application of propolis can induce oral lesions. Patients with oral lesions due to topical propolis are presented. Basic demographic (age, gender) and clinical data (appearance and localization of the lesions, symptoms onset, treatment and healing time) were recorded. Results: Twenty two patients with propolis-induced lesions were evaluated. The most common occurring presentation was erosive stomatitis. Symptoms tended to appear 2.5 days after propolis use although some lesions occurred immediately after utilization. Majority of patients (21/22) were successfully treated with topical corticosteroids. Six patients underwent patch testing, 3 patients were positive and 3 were negative. Conclusion: Topical propolis can have serious oral side effects. Current knowledge does not support its widespread use in the treatment of oral diseases.

Keywords

Propolis; Stomatitis; Allergens; Oral Lesions

Hrčak ID:

94357

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/94357

Publication date:

28.12.2012.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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