In burning mouth syndrome, the burning sensation can occur in the tongue, lips, palate, or even on the floor of the mouth. This sensation is created when the sensations of taste and temperature are transferred to the brain by the nerves in a different way than usual so that they are not properly understood and cause pain or burning. The areas of the mouth that burn, when we actually touch them are not hot and most of the time there is no wound or red area. Continue reading “Burning Mouth Syndrome”
Category: oral pathology
Oral pathology- what different pathologies appear in the oral cavity ? Find all you need about them in this category. Take a read.
Cheilitis Simplex / Angular / Actinic / Exfoliate
Cheilitis is an abnormal condition of the lips characterized by inflammation and cracking of the skin. There are several forms, including those caused by excessive exposure to sunlight, allergic sensitivity to cosmetics, and vitamin deficiency. Continue reading “Cheilitis Simplex / Angular / Actinic / Exfoliate”
Oral Cancer
Cancer is defined as the uncontrollable growth of cells that invade and cause damage to surrounding tissue. Oral cancer appears as a growth or sore in the mouth that does not go away. Oral cancer, which includes cancers of the lips, tongue, cheeks, floor of the mouth, hard and soft palate, sinuses, and pharynx (throat), can be life-threatening if not diagnosed and treated early. Continue reading “Oral Cancer”
HPV & Oral Cancer
The human papilloma virus (HPV) is a double-stranded DNA virus that infects the epithelial cells of skin and mucosa. The moist epithelial surfaces (squamous cells) include all areas covered by skin and/or mucosa such as the mouth interior, throat, tongue, tonsils, vagina, cervix, vulva, penis (the urethra – the opening), and anus. Continue reading “HPV & Oral Cancer”
8 HPV Facts
No 1
HPV is the most common sexually transmitted virus and infection. Continue reading “8 HPV Facts”
HPV Q & A (PART1)
In this article you will find 2 basic questions answered about HPV. I chose the most common 2 questions out of all those you asked. There will be one more article coming up with more questions answered. Continue reading “HPV Q & A (PART1)”
HPV Q & A
More of your questions about HPV are answered here! keep reading to find out all the details about this nasty virus. Continue reading “HPV Q & A”
Oral Herpes
The oral herpes usually appears on the lips. We are talking about the herpes virus type-1 (HERPES VIRUS TYPE 1 / HSV-1)which causes visible wounds and occasionally for type 2 virus (HERPES VIRUS TYPE 2 / HSV- 2). Continue reading “Oral Herpes”
Thrush
Thrush is an infection of the mouth caused by the candida fungus, also known as yeast. Candida infection is not limited to the mouth; it can occur in other parts of the body as well, causing diaper rash in infants or vaginal yeast infections in women. Continue reading “Thrush”
Black Hairy Tongue
The name black hairy tongue may sound scary, but the condition is harmless. Black hairy tongue is caused by bacteria or fungi in the mouth, which make the tongue appear black and hairy. It’s easily remedied by good old-fashioned oral hygiene. Continue reading “Black Hairy Tongue”