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Management of Human Papillomavirus Associated Oral Lesions with Topical Acyclovir: Two Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to present the findings on the effective topical treatment of HPV-associated lesions using topical Zovirax. Two patients presented with HPV related lesions discovered on routine examination. The findings indicate that this topical antiviral treatment is effective, non-invasive, and cost-efficient, while also posing a lower risk over a reasonable duration compared to other therapeutic options. There has been only one prior report documenting the use of 1% cidofovir gel on gingival lesions in an HIV-positive individual, and the first report concerning Heck's disease. This approach is of significance especially in immunocompromised or those with polypharmacy.

Source: Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Studies

DOI: 10.31579/2690-8808/241

Author: Azizah F. Bin Mubayrik

Institution: King Saud University

Language: English

Topic: HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4412407194