Oral Ulcers
Etiology:
trauma e.g. braces
nutrient deficiency
immunosuppression
dermatological diseases
drugs
Infection (HSV, coxsackie, candida, syphilis)
Consider neoplasm if non-healing i.e. >3weeks
Aphthous ulcer aka canker
Often self resolve within 14 days
Rx cause
Symptomatic
reduce inflammation local corticosteroids, eg triamcinolone paste
reduce pain (local anaesthetics, eg lignocaine, benzocaine; anti-inflammatory, eg benzydamine),
protect the ulcerated area (eg Orabase).
OTC: Bonjela, SM33, or Ora-Sed