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Oral candidiasis (Acute pseudomembranous candidiasis), which is also known as oral thrush, among other names, [1] is candidiasis that occurs in the mouth. That is, oral candidiasis is a mycosis (yeast/fungal infection) of Candida species on the mucous membranes of the mouth.
Common wart (verruca vulgaris), [8] a raised wart with a roughened surface, most common on hands, but can grow anywhere on the body. Sometimes known as a Palmer wart or Junior wart. Flat wart (verruca plana), a small, smooth flattened wart, flesh-coloured, which can occur in large numbers; most common on the face, neck, hands, wrists, and knees.
The mouth is the only place in the body which provides the sensation of taste. Due to these unique physiological features, the oral mucosa must fulfil a number of distinct functions. Protection: One of the main functions of the oral mucosa is to physically protect the underlying tissues from the mechanical forces, microbes and toxins in the ...
Common: Common warts, known as verruca vulgaris, typically occur on hands, feet, and knees and look like rough, skin-colored bumps, says Camp. Flat: Flat warts, known as verruca plana, appear as ...
Verruca myrmecia, verruca plantaris [1] Close up image of a large plantar wart: Specialty: Dermatology, Podiatry: Symptoms: Skin colored lesion, may be painful [2] Complications: Trouble walking, [2] transmission to other parts of the body, callus formation: Duration: Two years [2] Causes: Human papillomavirus (HPV) [2] Risk factors
Denture-related stomatitis is a common condition where mild inflammation and redness of the oral mucous membrane occurs beneath a denture.In about 90% of cases, Candida species are involved, [4] which are normally a harmless component of the oral microbiota in many people.
Verrucous carcinoma may occur in various head and neck locations, as well as in the genitalia or sole of the foot.The oral cavity is the most common site of this tumor. [6]
There may be candidal lesions at other sites in the mouth, which may lead to a diagnosis of chronic multifocal oral candidiasis. Sometimes an approximating erythematous lesion is present on the palate as the tongue touches the palate frequently. [2] [4] The lesion is typically 2–3 cm in its longest dimension.