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menthol and Sjogren's Syndrome

menthol has been researched along with Sjogren's Syndrome in 1 studies

Menthol: A monoterpene cyclohexanol produced from mint oils.

Sjogren's Syndrome: Chronic inflammatory and autoimmune disease in which the salivary and lacrimal glands undergo progressive destruction by lymphocytes and plasma cells resulting in decreased production of saliva and tears. The primary form, often called sicca syndrome, involves both KERATOCONJUNCTIVITIS SICCA and XEROSTOMIA. The secondary form includes, in addition, the presence of a connective tissue disease, usually rheumatoid arthritis.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Age and severity of xerostomia affected desire of flavours."1.72Preferences of Sjögren's syndrome patients regarding potential new saliva substitutes. ( Asadi, M; Assy, Z; Bikker, FJ; Brand, HS; Mashhour, E, 2022)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's1 (100.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Assy, Z1
Bikker, FJ1
Mashhour, E1
Asadi, M1
Brand, HS1

Other Studies

1 other study available for menthol and Sjogren's Syndrome

ArticleYear
Preferences of Sjögren's syndrome patients regarding potential new saliva substitutes.
    Clinical oral investigations, 2022, Volume: 26, Issue:10

    Topics: Humans; Menthol; Saliva; Saliva, Artificial; Sjogren's Syndrome; Sweetening Agents; Xerostomia

2022