Contact stomatitis

Contact stomatitis
Synonyms	Allergic contact stomatitis, Oral contact dermatitis
Pronounce	N/A
Specialty	N/A
Symptoms	Erythema, edema, burning sensation, ulceration
Complications	Secondary infection, chronic pain
Onset	Minutes to hours after contact
Duration	Variable, depending on exposure
Types	N/A
Causes	Allergic reaction to dental materials, oral hygiene products, foods, medications
Risks	History of allergies, atopic dermatitis
Diagnosis	Clinical examination, patch testing
Differential diagnosis	Aphthous stomatitis, lichen planus, herpes simplex
Prevention	Avoidance of known allergens, use of hypoallergenic products
Treatment	Topical corticosteroids, antihistamines, emollients
Medication	N/A
Prognosis	Good with avoidance of allergen
Frequency	Rare
Deaths	N/A

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