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Glossary: Stomatitis
 


Definition
Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth.

Topics Related To Stomatitis
Canker SoresRelated Topic
"...Caused by an assortment of viruses, doctors call this condition aphthous stomatitis..."

Canker Sores (Aphthous Ulcers)

The Condition
"Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is accepted as one of the most common diseases involving human oral tissues..."

Fluoride Reduction/Avoidance

As A Treatment
"...Among hypersensitive individuals, fluoride toothpaste may cause or aggravate dermatitis (skin rash, usually near the mouth) or stomatitis (mouth ulcers, "canker sores")..."

Lei Gong Teng

As A Treatment
"...About 45% of patients who received TP complained of such adverse effects as skin rashes, skin pigmentation, stomatitis and softening of finger nails..."

Zinc Requirement

The Condition
"...Symptoms of deficiency include ... angular stomatitis..."





Last updated: Jul 26, 2007


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