- Colchicine is an effective treatment for most pediatric patients with complex aphthous stomatitis
- Complex aphthous stomatitis in children is often treated with topical supportive care, which may not always be effective
- A small retrospective study found that colchicine, an anti-inflammatory drug used to treat gout, improved symptoms in children with CAS
- Nearly all patients with CAS experienced difficulties with eating or drinking, impacting their quality of life
- Colchicine was generally well tolerated in pediatric patients with CAS, with most experiencing symptom improvement and minimal side effects
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Dermatology, Pediatrics