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RAS |
RAS(recurrent aphthous stomatitis) Shallow ulcers, more frequent in women,most common forms of ulcer in childhood Predisposing factors:Dietary,allergy,endocrine, mild trauma,nutrition deficiency(folic acid,VitB),STOP SMOKING. Small singly ulcer/two or three Painful
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MINOR APHTHAE <1cm 80% of aphthaes Nonkeratinized mucosa(buccal, lips, floor of mouth,tongue) Shallow circular or oval Yellowish floor with sharply defined red margins Painful, Healing without scar Chlorhexidine mouth wash,tetracycline,corticoids |
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MAJOR APHTHAE>1cm 10%. Keratinized mucosa,soft palate and pharynx Red erythematous surrounding lesion Irregular shapes, persist for months Healing may cause scar Chlorhexidine mouth wash,tetracycline,corticoids |
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HERPETIFORM APHTHAE 1-2mm 10% (Non)keratinized mucosa small ulcers become confluent most Painful Chlorhexidine mouth wash,tetracycline,corticoids |
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Behcet's syndrome Multi system disorder with ulcers recurrent oral, genital ulcers, eye and skin lesions, Joint lesions |
