Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis: Diagnosis and Management in Primary Care
Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (canker sores) is a very common oral condition that remains incompletely understood. Presentation has been well-classified into minor, major or herpetiform subcategories based on clinical features, but exact etiology is unknown. Because etiology is unclear, treatments a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Aurora Health Care
2014-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Patient-Centered Research and Reviews |
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| Online Access: | http://digitalrepository.aurorahealthcare.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1040&context=jpcrr |
| Summary: | Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (canker sores) is a very common oral condition that remains incompletely understood. Presentation has been well-classified into minor, major or herpetiform subcategories based on clinical features, but exact etiology is unknown. Because etiology is unclear, treatments are primarily empiric and aimed at symptom reduction rather than prevention or cure. However, there are several methods, both topical and systemic, that can be easily and affordably utilized in the primary care setting. |
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| ISSN: | 2330-0698 |