aphthous stomatitis

Also known as Aphtha (morphologic abnormality), Aphthous ulceration (disorder), canker sore, oral aphthae, recurrent aphthous stomatitis, recurring oral aphthae, recurrent aphthous ulceration, oral ulcer

stomatitis characterized by the repeated formation of benign and non-contagious mouth ulcers

AI overview

Aphthous stomatitis is a condition in which painful ulcers repeatedly form inside the mouth, but these sores are not dangerous and cannot spread to other people. While uncomfortable, the ulcers are benign and typically heal on their own.

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Key facts

Other names: Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS), recurring oral aphthae, recurrent aphthous ulceration
Specialty: Oral medicine , dermatology
Symptoms: A round, often painful sore inside the mouth that is white or gray with a red border; tingling or burning sensation prior to sore development; fever , sluggishness , and/or swollen lymph nodes (severe cases only)
Complications: Cellulitis (a bacterial skin infection); fever ; sores that appear outside of the mouth; pain while brushing teeth, eating, and/or talking
Usual onset: 1 to 2 days, before visual appearance
Duration: 7–10 days
Causes: Behçet's disease ; celiac disease ; food allergies ; HIV infection; lupus ; oral injuries; poor oral hygiene; SLS; stress ; vitamin deficiency
Risk factors: Anyone can develop canker sores
Prevention: Avoiding foods that irritate the mouth, including acidic, hot, or spicy foods; avoiding irritation from gum chewing; avoiding oral hygiene products containing sodium lauryl sulfate ; brushing with a soft-bristled brush after meals and flossing daily
Treatment: Mouth rinses; nutritional supplements; oral medication
Medication: Good oral hygiene ; topical agents
Frequency: ~20% of people to some degree
Deaths: None reported

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Research

4,651 papers

Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis.Actas dermo-sifiliograficas · 2020
Recurrent aphthous stomatitis.Medicina clinica · 2023
Recurrent aphthous stomatitis: A comprehensive review and recommendations on therapeutic options.Dermatologic therapy · 2022
Recurrent aphthous stomatitis.Dental clinics of North America · 2014
Recurrent aphthous stomatitis.Critical reviews in oral biology and medicine : an official publication of the American Association of Oral Biologists · 1998

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Wikidata facts

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Commons category: Aphthous ulcer
NCI Thesaurus ID: C62546
ICPC 2 ID: D83
exact match: purl.obolibrary.org/obo/HP_0011107
ICD-9-CM: 528.2

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Aphthous stomatitis, or recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS), commonly referred to as a canker sore or salt blister, is a common condition characterized by the repeated formation of benign and non-contagious mouth ulcers (aphthae) in otherwise healthy individuals.

The cause is not completely understood but involves a T cell-mediated immune response triggered by a variety of factors which may include nutritional deficiencies, local trauma, stress, hormonal influences, allergies, genetic predisposition, certain foods, dehydration, some food additives, or some hygienic chemical additives like SDS (common in toothpaste).