aphthous stomatitis

Aphthous stomatitis occurs worldwide, but is more common in developed countries.

As with all types of aphthous stomatitis, it is not contagious.

Aphthous stomatitis occurs in individuals with no associated systemic disease.

This kind of ulceration is considered to be separate from true aphthous stomatitis.

Due to pain during eating, weight loss may develop as a result of severe aphthous stomatitis.

This is the most common type of aphthous stomatitis, accounting for about 80% of all cases.

It has even been suggested that aphthous stomatitis is not a single entity but rather a group of conditions with different causes.

The thickness of the mucosa may be an important factor in aphthous stomatitis.

Aphthous stomatitis is a common mouth lesion found with celiac disease.

This subtype makes up about 10% of all cases of aphthous stomatitis.

Sutton disease II is also known as recurrent aphthous stomatitis.

The exact cause of aphthous stomatitis is unknown, but there may be a genetic predisposition in some people.

Aphthous stomatitis is uncommon in people who smoke.

Historically, many different terms have been used to refer to recurrent aphthous stomatitis or it's sub-types.

Aphthous stomatitis also tends to resolve spontaneously with advancing age rather than worsen.

Canker sores are medically known as aphthous stomatitis.

When used without qualification, aphthae commonly refers to lesions of recurrent aphthous stomatitis.

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Effectiveness of vitamin B12 in treating recurrent aphthous stomatitis: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

Each episode of ulceration usually produces a greater number of ulcers, and the time between attacks is less than seen in minor aphthous stomatitis.

Some people with aphthous stomatitis may show herpes virus within the epithelium of the mucosa, but without any productive infection.

Wray D. A double-blind trial of systemic zinc sulfate in recurrent aphthous stomatitis.

Aphthous stomatitis or local trauma are very common causes of oral ulceration, the many other possible causes are all rare in comparison.

Aphthous stomatitis is a condition where ulcers (canker sores) appear on the inside of the mouth, lips and on tongue.

Local trauma is also associated with aphthous stomatitis, and it is known that trauma can decrease the mucosal barrier.