Aphthous Stomatitis
What is aphthous stomatitis? Aphthous stomatitis (minor) is a common disorder marked by small, round, “punched-out” ulcers of the oral mucosa with a yellow base and surrounding erythema. They can be quite painful. The buccal (inside the cheek) and labial (inside the lip) mucosa are the most commonly involved sites. Variations include major aphthous ulcers, [...]