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==Background==
*Affects 20% of the normal population
*Unclear etiology. Common triggers: stress, hormonal changes, smoking, certain food such as coffee, chocolate. 
*Resolve spontaneously in 10-14d

==Clinical Features==
[[File:Aphthous stomatitis.jpg|thumbnail|Apthous ulcer of lip]]
*Involves the nonkeratinized epithelium (especially labial and buccal mucosa)
*Begins as erythematous macule that ulcerates and forms a central fibropurulent eschar
*Lesions measure from 2-3mm to several cm in diameter

==Differential Diagnosis==
{{DDX oral rashes and lesions}}

==Evaluation==
*Clinical diagnosis

==Management<ref>Tilliss TS, Mcdowell JD. Differential diagnosis: is it herpes or aphthous?. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2002;3(1):1-15.</ref>==
*[[Topical corticosteroids]]
**[[Betamethasone]] syrup '''OR'''
**[[Dexamethasone]] 0.01% elixir as mouth rinse '''OR'''
**Fluocinonide 0.05% gel applied topically to isolated lesions
*Biopsy to evaluate for malignancy or immune-mediated disease is recommended if lesion does not respond appropriately to steroids

==Disposition==
Discharge

==See Also==
[[Rash]]

==References==
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