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 and objective: Recurrent aphthous ulceration is the most common oral mucosal disease known. It presents as three types: minor (most prevalent), major and herpetiform. However, there are no ...

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 ...

A canker sore, or aphthous ulcer, is a type of mouth ulcer. They can cause local pain and other symptoms. In most cases, a canker sore will heal naturally without medical treatment. Although they can ...

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 ...

Canker sores are painful at first but heal quickly on their own. Oral cancer lesions may not cause pain initially and don't go away. See a doctor if you have a sore that doesn't heal in three weeks.