May 18th, 2009 by admin
Etiology
• Hypersensitivity to drugs including sulfasalazine, angiotensinconverting
enzyme inhibitors, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs, β-blockers, gold, antimalarials, sulfonylurea compounds Read the rest of this entry »
May 18th, 2009 by admin
Etiology
• Essentially unknown, although many cases related to use of
tobacco or areca nut in its various formulations
• Other possible factors include nutritional deficiency (iron, vitamin
A) and infection (Candida albicans, human papillomavirus). Read the rest of this entry »
May 18th, 2009 by admin
Etiology
• Unknown
• Benign; common in general population, with racial clustering Read the rest of this entry »
May 18th, 2009 by admin
Etiology
• Generally unknown
• May be related to poor oral hygiene, soft diet, heavy smoking,
systemic or topical antibiotic therapy, radiation therapy, xerostomia, Read the rest of this entry »
May 18th, 2009 by admin
Etiology
• Probably due to opportunistic Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection
of epithelial cells
• Usually in an immunocompromised or immunosuppressed host Read the rest of this entry »
May 18th, 2009 by admin
Etiology
• Unknown; may be familial
• May be related to atopy
• Small percentage associated with cutaneous psoriasis
Clinical Presentation
• May be symptomatic in association with spicy or acidic foods
• Focal red depapillated areas bordered by slightly elevated, Read the rest of this entry »
May 18th, 2009 by admin
Etiology
• Ectopic sebaceous glands within the oral mucosa and vermilion
portion of the lips
Clinical Presentation
• Multiple, scattered, yellowish pink, maculopapular granules Read the rest of this entry »
May 18th, 2009 by admin
Etiology
• Causes may be atopic, contact, factitious, infectious, systemic,
or medication induced.
Clinical Presentation
• Usually involves lower lip (in both genders); can involve both Read the rest of this entry »
May 18th, 2009 by admin
Etiology
• Infection with a fungal organism of the Candida species, usually
Candida albicans
• Associated with predisposing factors: most commonly,
immunosuppression, diabetes mellitus, antibiotic use, or xerostomia Read the rest of this entry »
May 18th, 2009 by admin
Actinic (Solar) Cheilitis
Etiology
• Chronic, excessive exposure to solar radiation; ultraviolet
spectrum (ranging from 290 to 320 nm) most damaging
• Fair-complexioned people more severely affected than others
• May progress to cutaneous actinic keratosis and/or squamous Read the rest of this entry »
