Corticosteroids in Oral and Maxillofacial Lesions – A Review

Volume 1 - Issue 3

Siccandar Jeelani*

Received: May 05, 2019;   Published: May 23, 2019

DOI: 10.32474/GJAPM.2018.01.000112

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Abstract

Corticosteroids are used in the management of Oral and maxillofacial lesions because of their anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. The anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects of steroids reflect them as the magic drug of choice. However, the potential risks have to be taken into judicious consideration before prescribing corticosteroids because they are a double-edged sword.

Keywords: Corticosteroids; Lichen planus; Oral sub mucous fibrosis; Recurrent aphthous stomatitis

Abstract| Introduction| Classification of Steroids| Applications of Steroids in Oral and Maxillofacial Lesions| Conclusion| References|