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Frequency. ~30% of people to some degree [1] Deaths. None reported. Aphthous stomatitis, [2] or recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS), commonly referred to as a canker sore, is a common condition characterized by the repeated formation of benign and non- contagious mouth ulcers (aphthae) in otherwise healthy individuals.
Aphthous stomatitis (also termed recurrent aphthous stomatitis, RAS, and commonly called "canker sores") is a very common cause of oral ulceration. 10–25% of the general population have this non-contagious condition. Three types of aphthous stomatitis exists based on their appearance, namely minor, major and herpetiform major aphthous ulceration.
It refers to any inflammatory process affecting the mucous membranesof the mouth and lips, with or without oral ulceration. [2] In its widest meaning, stomatitis can have a multitude of different causes and appearances. Common causes include infections, nutritional deficiencies, allergic reactions, radiotherapy, and many others.
A cold sore[ a ] is a type of herpes infection caused by the herpes simplex virus that affects primarily the lip. [ 1 ] Symptoms typically include a burning pain followed by small blisters or sores. [ 1 ] The first attack may also be accompanied by fever, sore throat, and enlarged lymph nodes. [ 1 ][ 9 ] The rash usually heals within ten days ...
Photographic Comparison of: 1) a canker sore – inside the mouth, 2) herpes labialis, 3) angular cheilitis and 4) chapped lips. [4]Chapped lips (also known as cheilitis simplex [5] or common cheilitis) [6] is characterized by the cracking, fissuring, and peeling of the skin of the lips, and is one of the most common types of cheilitis.
Angular cheilitis (AC) is inflammation of one or both corners of the mouth. [ 4 ][ 5 ] Often the corners are red with skin breakdown and crusting. [ 2 ] It can also be itchy or painful. [ 2 ] The condition can last for days to years. [ 2 ] Angular cheilitis is a type of cheilitis (inflammation of the lips). [ 6 ]
As outbreaks [ 1 ] Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common infection caused by a group of enteroviruses. [ 10 ] It typically begins with a fever and feeling generally unwell. [ 10 ] This is followed a day or two later by flat discolored spots or bumps that may blister, on the hands, feet and mouth and occasionally buttocks and groin ...
The lesion may be rough or nodular in texture. [10] Hyperplastic candidiasis is uncommon, accounting for about 5% of oral candidiasis cases, [ 8 ] and is usually chronic and found in adults. The most common site of involvement is the commissural region of the buccal mucosa , usually on both sides of the mouth.