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Primary study · included by 2 reviews

Effect of different treatments on recurrent aphthous stomatitis: laser versus medication

Huo 2021 · Huo Xiao, Han Ning, Liu Li · Lasers in Medical Science · 2020

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Effectiveness of 0.1% triamcinolone acetonide compared with those of other therapies for minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Non-Cochrane · intervention · 2025 · cited as Huo 2021 · Table 2; reference 40

The review does not say which of its outcomes this study informs.

Bridging Conventional and Natural Therapies for Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Triamcinolone and Non-Steroidal Alternatives
Non-Cochrane · intervention · 2026 · cited as Huo 2021 · Table 2; reference 29
Outcome this study informsPooled effectEvidenceCertainty
Ulcer healing time
Alternative topical agents (natural and synthetic, pooled across interventions) vs Topical triamcinolone
SMD -1.28 [-2.33, -0.23]5 studies · 245 participantsGRADE not reported

2 including reviews in total.