Malodorants medical

Control of halitosis is directed at its etiology. If systemic factors are the problem, a medical consultation is indicated. If local factors are responsible, efforts should be directed toward their elimination. However, for many patients, systemic or local factors cannot be identified. Tongue scraping has been shown to reduce malodor in some patients. 

Smell reduction with essential oils was rst reported in 2004 by Warnke et al. in 25 malodorous patients with inoperable squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck. A commercial product containing eucalyptus, grapefruit, and tea tree essential oils (Megabac ) was applied topically to the wounds twice daily. Normal medication apart from Betadine disinfection was continued. The smell disappeared completely within 2-3 days and signs of superinfection and pus secretion were reduced in the necrotic areas. 

Thomas S, Hay NP. The antimicrobial properties of two metronidazole medicated dressings used to treat malodorous wounds. Pharm J 1991 246 264-6. 

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