Contact stomatitis | |
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Other names | Contact lichenoid reaction, lichenoid amalgam reaction, oral mucosal cinnamon reaction [1] |
Specialty | Dermatology |
Contact stomatitis is inflammation or pain of the oral mucosa caused by external stimuli. [2] It is characterized by cutaneous lesions that may be located where the offending agent contacts the mucosa for a prolonged time. [1] Oftentimes it presents in the mouth after contact with hot food or from ill-fitted dentures or other irritant. Consequently, patients may seek resolve from their dentist rather than a dermatologist. [2] Unlike with allergic contact stomatitis, the skin requires no previous exposure to a stimulant before crafting an immune reaction. [2]
Contact stomatitis | |
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Other names | Contact lichenoid reaction, lichenoid amalgam reaction, oral mucosal cinnamon reaction [1] |
Specialty | Dermatology |
Contact stomatitis is inflammation or pain of the oral mucosa caused by external stimuli. [2] It is characterized by cutaneous lesions that may be located where the offending agent contacts the mucosa for a prolonged time. [1] Oftentimes it presents in the mouth after contact with hot food or from ill-fitted dentures or other irritant. Consequently, patients may seek resolve from their dentist rather than a dermatologist. [2] Unlike with allergic contact stomatitis, the skin requires no previous exposure to a stimulant before crafting an immune reaction. [2]