Abstract
Xerostomia is defined as the complaint of oral dryness. It is a condition that primarily affects older adults and can have a significant negative effect on one's quality of life. Patients with xerostomia often do not have objective signs of hyposalivation. The underlying etiology of xerostomia includes a variety of systemic diseases and local factors. Our aim is to provide a comprehensive review of the differential diagnosis, evaluation, and management of xerostomia. Prompt diagnosis and management can alleviate the clinical manifestations of this debilitating condition.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 468-476 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Clinics in Dermatology |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Sep 1 2017 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Dermatology
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Millsop, J. W., Wang, E. A., & Fazel, N. (2017). Etiology, evaluation, and management of xerostomia. Clinics in Dermatology, 35(5), 468-476. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clindermatol.2017.06.010