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E Milia¹, M A Sotgiu², G Spano³

¹Department of Medicine, Surgery and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy.

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Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) presents diagnostic challenges due to similar oral ulcers. This review clarifies RAS differential diagnosis and management, recommending topical treatments for pain relief and systemic therapy for severe cases.

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Area of Science:

Oral Medicine
Dermatology
Immunology

Background:

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is a prevalent, painful oral ulcerative condition.
RAS can be diagnostically challenging due to its resemblance to ulcers from other pathologies.
Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management and patient quality of life.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an updated overview of recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS).
To clarify the extensive differential diagnosis of RAS.
To outline current management strategies for RAS.

Main Methods:

A narrative review of existing literature on RAS.
Analysis of diagnostic criteria and differential diagnoses for oral ulcers.
Synthesis of evidence-based treatment options for RAS.

Main Results:

Topical corticosteroids, antibiotics, and analgesics offer immediate pain relief for RAS.
Systemic therapy is indicated for severe, quality-of-life-compromising ulcerations.
Natural anti-inflammatory agents from medicinal herbs show promise in RAS management.

Conclusions:

Prompt symptomatic relief for RAS can be achieved with topical agents.
Systemic treatment should be reserved for debilitating cases of RAS.
Investigating natural anti-inflammatory substances is a promising avenue for future RAS therapies.