MANAGEMENT OF RECURRENT APHTHOUS STOMATITIS IN A YOUNG MAN WITH FOOD ALLERGIES: A CASE REPORT

M. Contaldo

Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli,
Naples, Italy

Correspondence to:
Maria Contaldo, DDS
Multidisciplinary Department of Medical-Surgical and Dental Specialties,
University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli,
Naples, Italy
e-mail: maria.contaldo@unicampania.it

Received: 23 June, 2022 Accepted: 28 July, 2022 Copyright: Biolife-Publisher.it © 2022

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ABSTRACT

Recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) is the most frequent oral condition, estimated to affect over 20% of the worldwide population, with a higher prevalence in females and young. Despite the benignity of aphthae ulcerations, their recurrence may invalidate the quality of life of the subjects, and ongoing treatments based on the use of corticosteroids -both topical or systemic- are needed. Nevertheless, a proper pre-treatment investigation of the elements triggering RAS may be beneficial in reducing the vicious circle related to them. The present paper reports a case of RAS to describe diagnostic procedures and treatment.

KEYWORDS: stomatitis, inflammation, pain, relief, steroid