Assessment between Aloe Vera Gel and Intralesional Hydrocortisone in the Management of Stage II Oral Submucous Fibrosis

Abstract

Objective: To assess the effect of aloe vera gel and intralesional hydrocortisone in the management of stage II oral submucous fibrosis patients in terms of mouth opening and burning sensation. Subject and Methods: A total of 38 patients were equally divided into two groups; i.e Group A was treated with herbal antioxidant aloe vera gel, while Group B was treated with traditional intralesional hydrocortisone. Patients of stage II OSMF were diagnosed clinically on the basis of presenting symptoms. Mouth opening and burning sensations were recorded at start of treatment and postoperatively for 3 months period. All findings were recorded on proforma. Results: In both groups males were in majority as compared to females. Total of 13 males and 6 females, 14 males and 5 females were reported in Group A and B respectively (P Value 0.5190. Mean age of patients in group A was 25.19 ± 6.33, while in group B it was 28.93 ± 5.82. Significant improvement in mouth opening and burning sensation was found equally in both groups. Conclusion: Aloe vera gel applied topically and intralesional hydrocortisone are equally effective in reducing the symptoms of stage II OSMF patients. Keywords: Oral Submucous Fibrosis, Aloe Vera, Intralesional Hydrocortisone, Mouth Opening, Burning Sensation