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 ...

However, evidence of successful use of these agents for aphthous ulcers is primarily anecdotal. Of the medications listed by AAOM, only corticosteroids have been studied in well-designed clinical ...

Canker sores and oral cancer lesions can be similar in appearance but there are ways to tell the difference. A lesion that's red, typically flat, and painful early on is usually a canker sore ...

What is a pressure ulcer or bedsore? A pressure ulcer, or bedsore, is an area of skin - and sometimes also the tissue underneath - that has become damaged because of pressure. An ulcer may develop ...

Venous leg ulcers affect about 2% of individuals aged 65 and older, with over 1.5 million new cases reported annually in the U.S., the company said. They typically develop on the lower extremities ...

Mouth Ulcers and Other Oral Symptoms of Crohn’s Disease Oral symptoms of Crohn’s disease range from mouth ulcers to gum inflammation and a red, swollen tongue. These sores are usually round or ...

These guidelines aim to help clinicians manage patients who have had an intestinal resection that leaves a short length (about 2 m or less) of small bowel remaining. The preliminary guidelines were ...