Erythema multiforme (EM) is a typically mild, self-limiting, and recurring mucocutaneous
reaction characterized by target or iris lesions of the skin and mucous membranes. It is most …

Athletic activity may cause or aggravate skin disorders, which in turn may diminish athletic
performance. Since many sporting activities necessitate prolonged exposure to the sun, …

Patients who wear dentures present with a variety of symptoms and abnormal intraoral
findings. The advanced age of the average denture wearer and the nature of the denture-bearing …

Oral lichen planus is a common multifactorial disease. This article is not a complete review of
the disease, but instead a discussion of selected aspects such as clinical features, possible …

The article focuses on seven of the most common inflammatory oral diseases. Burning tongue
is found mainly in women, often postmenopausal, but also occurs in older men who are …

Seven of 56 consecutive patients taking penicillamine for rheumatoid arthritis developed oral
lesions that clinically and histologically resembled lichen planus. All 7 patients had rashes …

… Dr Conklin is clinical associate professor in the Division of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine,
University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Dr Taunton is codirector of the Allan McGavin …

Can the hundreds (or thousands) of Freshmen who enter a state university every September
be required to make go per cent in a spelling test covering a list of about 700 words? If the …

Leukoplakia is one of the most common oral lesions affecting the adult population. The term
leukoplakia first appeared in the dental literature in 1877,'and, until recently, has been used …

… Conklin RJ …