Medical condition
| Contact stomatitis |
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| Other names | Contact lichenoid reaction, lichenoid amalgam reaction, oral mucosal cinnamon reaction[1] |
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| Specialty | Dermatology |
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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]
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