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4 Απρ 2024 · Canker sores, also known as aphthous ulcers, are painful, pitted sores inside the mouth. There are three different types: minor canker sores (the most common type), major canker sores (often seen in immunosuppressed people), and herpetiform canker sores (which cause clusters of pinhead-sized lesions).
What is the treatment for an aphthous ulcer? There is no cure for an aphthous ulcer and the ulcers heal spontaneously. The main goal of treatment is to lessen pain and discomfort and promote healing. General measures. Protective pastes that form a barrier over the ulcer so that exposure to irritating substances is reduced.
Clinical photographs of herpetic gingivostomatitis (HGS) and herpetiform aphthous ulcerations (HAU). (A and B) Primary HGS in a 25-year-old male patient showing multiple vesicles, erosions, and small or large ulcerations on the whole maxillary and mandibular gingivae and parts of the hard palate.
6 Αυγ 2024 · Treatment is primarily to reduce pain using analgesics and viral replication using antiviral medicine such as aciclovir. Antiviral therapy may reduce the severity of postherpetic neuralgia. Early antiviral therapy is particularly important in ophthalmic zoster and zoster in the immunocompromised.
Herpetiform aphthous ulcers are pinpoint in size and occur in clusters of 10 to 100. These are uncommon and usually, heal without scaring within a month. Aphthous ulcers can also affect the genitalia in males and females. Aphthous ulcers aren’t contagious.
18 Οκτ 2024 · Check your symptoms. Aphthous ulcers are generally round in shape and form in the soft areas of the mouth such as the inside of the lips, the cheeks, or the underside of the tongue. They are benign, non-contagious, and can occur as single ulcers or in clusters.
If you develop a canker sore, there are several over-the-counter treatments that can manage your symptoms, including rinses and topical ointments. If you have canker sores that are unusually large, or if your symptoms interfere with your daily life, schedule a visit with your healthcare provider.
