In the case of recurrent painful aphthous ulcers, is there
a third-line treatment once topical steroids,
carboxymethylcellulose paste and tetracycline mouthwashes
have been tried?

Answer Posted / jamal baghdadi mbchb, ddv

Dapsone tab 100mg /day for 10days as adult dose

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