Self-Care: Autoimmune Disorders.

The article describes case studies involving the diagnosis and self-treatment of several autoimmune disorders. Topics discussed include applying an oral anesthetic to treat an oral ulceration resulting from a dental cleaning and using a new toothbrush with hard bristles, the use of a topical oral antifungal agent to treat oral thrush, and the shingles immunization needs of a patient undergoing corticosteroid therapy. Treatment modalities for Sjögren's syndrome or dry mouth are also cited.