Aphthous stomatitis
ICD-10 K12.0 ยท ICD-11 DA01.10.1

Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis with Short, Infrequent Episodes

Clinical Scenario

This protocol addresses patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) whose ulcer episodes last only a few days and occur only a few times a year. In this mild pattern, lesions are self-limiting and infrequent, making symptom comfort and oral hygiene the central priorities.

Treatment Approach

For patients with this mild, infrequent RAS pattern, management centres on palliative relief of pain โ€” achieved through a topical anesthetic โ€” combined with consistent maintenance of good oral hygiene.

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Some patients have RAS episodes lasting for only a few days, occurring only a few times a year, those need palliative therapy for pain and maintain the good oral hygiene.

A topical anesthetic such as 2% viscous lidocaine hydrochloride is used to palliate the pain.

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