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 of ...

Background: Lower serum vitamin D levels, a major public health problem worldwide, has been found to be associated with various infectious diseases, cancers, autoimmune and dermatological diseases.

People in South Korea who were diagnosed with recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) were at a much greater risk for developing several autoimmune diseases, according to a study published on October 3 in ...

Canker sores are painful sores inside the mouth. The lesions are oval shaped with a yellow-gray center that a red ring surrounds. Canker sores progress through different stages and typically last 1–2 ...

Mouth ulcers are painful areas in the mouth and gums. They range in size, and the exact symptoms of a mouth ulcer will depend on the type. While mostly harmless, mouth ulcers can be extremely ...