Chronic Oral Lesions

Dermatol Clin. 2020 Oct;38(4):451-466. doi: 10.1016/j.det.2020.05.006. Epub 2020 Aug 11.

Abstract

Chronic oral mucosal lesions can be associated with several mucocutaneous diseases. This article reviews the autoimmune and immune-mediated, reactive, genetic, and infectious diseases that may present with chronic oral and/or cutaneous manifestations and provides a rational approach to diagnosis and management.

Keywords: Chronic lesions; Mucocutaneus disease; Multidisciplinary management; Oral cavity; Skin.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Autoimmune Diseases / diagnosis
  • Autoimmune Diseases / therapy*
  • Behcet Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Behcet Syndrome / therapy
  • Candidiasis, Oral / diagnosis
  • Candidiasis, Oral / therapy
  • Chronic Disease
  • Fibroma / diagnosis
  • Graft vs Host Disease / diagnosis
  • Graft vs Host Disease / therapy
  • Humans
  • Keratosis / diagnosis
  • Keratosis / etiology
  • Keratosis / therapy
  • Leukokeratosis, Hereditary Mucosal / diagnosis
  • Lichen Planus, Oral / diagnosis
  • Lichen Planus, Oral / therapy
  • Mouth Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Mouth Diseases / immunology
  • Mouth Diseases / therapy*
  • Papillomavirus Infections / prevention & control*
  • Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / diagnosis
  • Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / therapy*
  • Stomatitis / diagnosis
  • Stomatitis / etiology
  • Tobacco Products / adverse effects