Aphthous ulcers are among the most common oral lesions ... the use of certain medications, and HIV infection. The primary goals of therapy for RAU are relief of pain, reduction of ulcer duration ...

There may be many reasons for an aphthous ulcer to develop ... and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Oral cancer has a variety of causes. Oral cancer can be caused by tobacco use (in any ...

Other conditions include Crohn's disease, celiac disorders, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Oral cancer has ... MedlinePlus. Cold sores. Gasmi Benahmed A, Noor S, Menzel A, Gasmi A. Oral ...

Over-the-counter gels provide temporary pain relief for both minor and moderate cankers. They feature an anesthetic called ...

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 ...

It was nearly 30 years ago when Rosember Lopez received a life-altering diagnosis: He was HIV positive. With scant government resources for HIV support at the time in Mexico, Lopez joined advocacy ...

Two-year-old Evans was brought to the Nyumbani Children’s Home in Nairobi, Kenya a year ago, suffering from HIV and tuberculosis. With no family to care for him, Evans was referred to the ...

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“Depending on how often you have cold sores outbreaks, the most effective treatment would be with an oral medication that can be prescribed by a physician, to be used either for flares (if you ...

What Is a Corneal Ulcer? A corneal ulcer is an open sore on your cornea. That's the thin, clear layer over your iris (the colored part of the eye). It’s also known as keratitis. People who ...

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 ...