The clinical features, etiology, and treatment of recurrent aphthous ulcers (RAU) are discussed. Aphthous ulcers are among the most common oral lesions in the general population, with a frequency ...

Table 1. Summary of Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trials of Topical Antibiotics, Antiseptics, and Corticosteroids for Treatment of Aphthous Ulcers [a] a T = active treatment, PC = placebo ...

Stomach ulcers can be an incredibly painful and distressing condition. While many people experience stomach pain from time to ...

A fungal infection is the cause of oral thrush, usually with sores in the mouth lining, too. While these spots aren't typically serious, an underlying cause such as syphilis or leukoplakia requires ...

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Introduction: Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a common skin condition characterized by dry, itchy skin. While ...

When this form of liquorice mixes with saliva, it's demulcent (soothing and coating) properties are can have a helpful healing effect on ulcers. Very occasionally mouth ulcers can be due to ...

WellSpan Pediatric Medicine Physicians are seeing COVID, upper respiratory infections and continued pneumonia cases this week ...

Symptoms include sore throat, fever, fatigue, mouth sores, and swollen tonsil or lymph nodes, but many cases show no symptoms at all. The bacteria can be detected by testing a sample of fluid ...

This common sexually transmitted infection is on the rise. Syphilis is simple to treat – if caught early. If not, however, ...

David Hickey was diagnosed with mouth cancer after he found a “small ulcer”. The former Dublin GAA player and transplant surgeon highlighted the importance of keeping up with your oral health and ...