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Oral psoriasis.

Alison J Bruce1, Roy S Rogers

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. bruce.alison@mayo.edu

Dermatologic Clinics
|March 8, 2003
PubMed
Summary
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Oral psoriasis is rare, possibly due to rapid epithelial turnover or oral microenvironment factors. Diagnosis requires clinical, histologic evidence, and a holistic patient evaluation for accurate identification of oral psoriasis.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Oral Medicine
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Oral psoriasis is infrequently reported despite the high prevalence of cutaneous psoriasis.
  • Papulosquamous disorders like lichen planus often present with oral manifestations, unlike psoriasis.
  • Potential explanations for oral psoriasis rarity include asymptomatic lesions or altered oral epithelium regenerative time.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the reasons behind the apparent rarity of oral psoriasis.
  • To discuss diagnostic criteria and challenges for oral psoriasis.
  • To emphasize the importance of clinical awareness and thorough examination for identifying oral psoriasis.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and synthesis of existing evidence on oral psoriasis.

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  • Analysis of proposed explanations for the low incidence of oral lesions.
  • Discussion of diagnostic approaches, including clinical and histological evaluation.

    • Main Results:

    • Oral psoriasis, though rare, does occur in a subset of patients, particularly those with severe cutaneous disease.
    • Increased epithelial turnover in psoriasis may approximate normal oral mucosa regeneration, potentially masking oral lesions.
    • Oral lesions can be altered by the oral microenvironment, complicating diagnosis.

    Conclusions:

    • Diagnosis of oral psoriasis necessitates strong clinical and histological evidence, often paralleling skin disease course.
    • Exclusion of other oral conditions is crucial, especially in cases without apparent skin lesions.
    • Clinicians must maintain high awareness and conduct thorough oral examinations in patients with psoriasis.