Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Mouth and tongue lesions are often one of the first symptoms of human immunodeficiency ...

Many people associate mouth ulcers with eating spicy or acidic foods, but the reality is far more complex. While diet can play a role, mouth ulcers are influenc ...

The cellular action that enables the mouth's interior lining to heal quicky and without scarring has always been a mystery, ...

Canker sores and oral cancer lesions may seem similar but there are ways to tell the difference. A lesion that's red, typically flat, and painful early on is usually a canker sore (aphthous ulcer).

Aphthous ulcers are among the most common oral lesions in the general population, with a frequency of up to 25% and three-month recurrence rates as high as 50%.

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 ...

However, the presence of HIV infection may suggest other causes of oral ulcers -- neoplasms, infections, and medications -- that should be excluded before the lesions are diagnosed as aphthous ulcers.

Major Ulcers Major aphthous ulcers (major canker sores) are less common, accounting for about 10% of canker sores. They are large ulcers or several that have come together to form a large ulcer, ...

Canker sores (aphthous ulcers) occur inside your mouth or on your gums. Although they can be painful and make it difficult to talk or eat, they usually don’t cause lasting damage.

Aphthous stomatitis or canker sores are ulcerations that occur in the oral cavity. These can be single or multiple and are usually painful. Based on their shape and size, they are classified as major, ...

"We are pleased to have received FDA clearance on our SGX945 Phase 2 pilot trial in aphthous ulcers of Behçet's disease," stated Christopher J. Schaber, PhD, President and Chief Executive Officer of ...