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A combination of phototherapy modalities for extensive lip lesions in a patient with SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Ramires, Marcia Christina Camargo Hernandes; Mattia, Muriele Barbara; Tateno, Ricardo Yudi; Palma, Luiz Felipe; Campos, Luana.
  • Ramires MCCH; Doutor José de Carvalho Florence Hospital, São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil.
  • Mattia MB; Doutor José de Carvalho Florence Hospital, São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil.
  • Tateno RY; Graduate Program in Implantology, University of Santo Amaro, School of Dentistry, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
  • Palma LF; Graduate Dentistry Program, Ibirapuera University, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
  • Campos L; Graduate Program in Implantology, University of Santo Amaro, School of Dentistry, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. Electronic address: lucampos@prof.unisa.br.
Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther ; 33: 102196, 2021 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1051903
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Many oral signs and symptoms related to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) have been reported; however, both prevalence and etiology are still undetermined. Since the clinical features of the oral lesions seen in COVID-19 are highly heterogeneous and the treatments differ considerably in the literature, the present study aimed to report a clinical case in which a combination of antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT) and photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) was used for extensive lip lesions in a patient suffering from COVID-19. Within 4 days and without any systemic drug administration, after two sessions of aPDT and one session of PBMT, the lip lesions were completely healed, and the patient recovered her orofacial functions satisfactorily. According to the current case report and taking into consideration the evident lack of information about many aspects of COVID-19 infection, this combination of phototherapy modalities seems to be a promising tool for managing COVID-19-related lip lesions; however, more studies are necessary.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Photochemotherapy / Low-Level Light Therapy / COVID-19 / Lip Type of study: Case report / Etiology study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Female / Humans / Middle aged Language: English Journal: Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther Journal subject: Diagnostic Imaging / Therapeutics Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.pdpdt.2021.102196

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Photochemotherapy / Low-Level Light Therapy / COVID-19 / Lip Type of study: Case report / Etiology study / Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Female / Humans / Middle aged Language: English Journal: Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther Journal subject: Diagnostic Imaging / Therapeutics Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: J.pdpdt.2021.102196