Aphthous ulceration
Aphthous ulcers (also known as Canker sores) are painful, shallow ulcers on the tongue or mucosal surface of the mouth. The ulcer starts as a small vesicle which then breaks down. Healing occurs without scarring.
Aphthous ulcers affect an estimated 39% to 50% of people during their lifetime
- onset typically occurs between ages 10 and 19 years, and aphthous ulcers are slightly more common in females than males
- some individuals get aphthous ulcers once or twice a year; others develop them more than once a month
- frequency of aphthous ulcers usually declines with age
Reference:
- Stoopler ET, Villa A, Bindakhil M, et al. Common oral conditions: a review. JAMA. 2024;331(12):1045-1054. doi:10.1001/jama.2024.0953
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