Publications by authors named "W Hidayat"

Introduction: Opportunistic infections (IO) are infections of microbiota (fungi, viruses, bacteria, or parasites) that generally do not cause disease but turn into pathogens when the body's defense system is compromised. This can be triggered by various factors, one of which is due to a weakened immune system due to Diabetes Mellitus (DM), which increases the occurrence of opportunistic infections, especially in the oral cavity. Fungal (oral candidiasis) and viral (recurrent intraoral herpes) infections can occur in the oral cavity of DM patients.

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Background: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease with various complications, making its management difficult. Glucocorticoid not only plays an essential role in the pathogenic therapy of SLE but also causes side effects such as oral lesions, especially when administered long-term or at high doses.

Purpose: This case report aims to describe the management of glucocorticoid-induced side effects that cause oral lesions in SLE patient.

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Oral cancer is one of the most common types of cancer and has become a global health concern. Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most prevalent form of oral cancer worldwide. Eugenol, an aromatic phenolic compound, exhibits various pharmacological activities, including anticancer effects.

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Background: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease with unknown etiology resulting in chronic multi-organ inflammation. Juvenile Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (JSLE) is a specific diagnosis of SLE in juvenile, characterized by oral ulceration.

Purpose: This case report attempts to provide information for oral medicine specialists in managing JSLE patients with hepatosplenomegaly.

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Background: Recurrent oral erythema multiforme (ROEM) is an uncommon subtype of erythema multiforme. Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is essential in acute allergy reactions and chronic allergic inflammatory disorders.

Purpose: This report aims to describe the advantages of total IgE screening for detecting mouthwash allergic reactions associated with ROEM.

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