Aphthous stomatitis

Revision as of 12:41, 31 October 2014 by Rossdonaldson1 (talk | contribs) (Rossdonaldson1 moved page Aphthous Stomatitis to Aphthous stomatitis)

Background

  • Affects 20% of the normal population
  • Unclear etiology
  • Resolve spontaneously in 10-14d

Clinical Features

  • Involves the nonkeratinized epithelium (especially labial and buccal mucosa)
  • Begins as erythematous macule that ulcerates and forms a central fibropurulent eschar
  • Lesions measure from 2-3mm to several cm in diameter

Treatment

  • Topical corticosteroids
    • Betamethasone syrup OR
    • Dexamethasone 0.01% elixir as mouth rinse OR
    • Fluocinonide 0.05% gel applied topically to isolated lesions

See Also

Rash

Source

  • Tintinalli
Retrieved from "https://www.wikem.org/w/index.php?title=Aphthous_stomatitis&oldid=25535"