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Contact Stomatitis: Multimedia

Author: Antonella Tosti, MD, Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Bologna, Italy
Coauthor(s): Massimiliano Pazzaglia, MD, Fellow, PhD, Department of Dermatology, University of Bologna, Italy; Bianca Maria Piraccini, MD, Director of Laboratory of Mycology and Parasitology, Researcher, Department of Dermatology, University of Bologna, Italy
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Updated: Oct 2, 2009

Multimedia

Irritant contact stomatitis of the tongue.Media file 1: Irritant contact stomatitis of the tongue.
Irritant contact stomatitis of the tongue.

Irritant contact stomatitis of the tongue.

Irritant contact stomatitis of the tongue. Close-...Media file 2: Irritant contact stomatitis of the tongue. Close-up view of Image 1.
Irritant contact stomatitis of the tongue. Close-...

Irritant contact stomatitis of the tongue. Close-up view of Image 1.

Acute allergic stomatitis involving the oral muco...Media file 3: Acute allergic stomatitis involving the oral mucosa and the lip due to benzocaine.
Acute allergic stomatitis involving the oral muco...

Acute allergic stomatitis involving the oral mucosa and the lip due to benzocaine.

Allergic contact dermatitis involving the lips an...Media file 4: Allergic contact dermatitis involving the lips and the perioral area due to propolis.
Allergic contact dermatitis involving the lips an...

Allergic contact dermatitis involving the lips and the perioral area due to propolis.

Allergic contact reaction due to nickel in a dent...Media file 5: Allergic contact reaction due to nickel in a dental brace.
Allergic contact reaction due to nickel in a dent...

Allergic contact reaction due to nickel in a dental brace.

Allergic contact stomatitis on the gingiva in a p...Media file 6: Allergic contact stomatitis on the gingiva in a patient with a positive patch test result to nickel, palladium, and mercury.
Allergic contact stomatitis on the gingiva in a p...

Allergic contact stomatitis on the gingiva in a patient with a positive patch test result to nickel, palladium, and mercury.

Leukoplakialike lesion in a patient who is allerg...Media file 7: Leukoplakialike lesion in a patient who is allergic to mercury.
Leukoplakialike lesion in a patient who is allerg...

Leukoplakialike lesion in a patient who is allergic to mercury.

Lichen planus–like lesion adjacent to a den...Media file 8: Lichen planus–like lesion adjacent to a dental restoration.
Lichen planus–like lesion adjacent to a den...

Lichen planus–like lesion adjacent to a dental restoration.

Contact urticaria of the lip due to food allergy.Media file 9: Contact urticaria of the lip due to food allergy.
Contact urticaria of the lip due to food allergy.

Contact urticaria of the lip due to food allergy.

Contact urticaria of the tongue in a patient with...Media file 10: Contact urticaria of the tongue in a patient with latex allergy.
Contact urticaria of the tongue in a patient with...

Contact urticaria of the tongue in a patient with latex allergy.

Contact urticaria of the tongue in a patient with...Media file 11: Contact urticaria of the tongue in a patient with latex allergy. Close-up view of Image 10.
Contact urticaria of the tongue in a patient with...

Contact urticaria of the tongue in a patient with latex allergy. Close-up view of Image 10.

Positive patch test result to mercury.Media file 12: Positive patch test result to mercury.
Positive patch test result to mercury.

Positive patch test result to mercury.

Positive prick test result to latex.Media file 13: Positive prick test result to latex.
Positive prick test result to latex.

Positive prick test result to latex.

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Further Reading

Keywords

contact stomatitis, irritant reactions, allergic reactions, erythematous lesions, erosions/ulcerations, leukoplakialike lesions, leukoplakia-like lesions, lichen planus–like, lichen planus-like lesions, contact urticaria, burning mouth syndrome, oral lichenoid lesions, oral lichenoid reactions, oral lichenoid tissue reactions, lichenoid contact stomatitis

Contributor Information and Disclosures

Author

Antonella Tosti, MD, Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Bologna, Italy
Antonella Tosti, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Dermatology, American Dermatological Association, Canadian Dermatology Association, European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, International Society of Dermatology, and Women's Dermatologic Society
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Coauthor(s)

Massimiliano Pazzaglia, MD, Fellow, PhD, Department of Dermatology, University of Bologna, Italy
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Bianca Maria Piraccini, MD, Director of Laboratory of Mycology and Parasitology, Researcher, Department of Dermatology, University of Bologna, Italy
Bianca Maria Piraccini, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Dermatology and European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Medical Editor

Craig A Elmets, MD, Director of Dermatology, Departments of Dermatology, Pathology, and Environmental Health Sciences; Professor, The Kirklin Clinic, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Craig A Elmets, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Dermatology, American Association of Immunologists, American College of Physicians, American Federation for Medical Research, and Society for Investigative Dermatology
Disclosure: Palomar Medical Technologies Stock None; Amgen Consulting fee Review panel membership; Astellas Consulting fee Review panel membership; Massachusetts Medical Society Salary Employment; Abbott Laboratories Grant/research funds Independent contractor

Pharmacy Editor

Michael J Wells, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Michael J Wells, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Dermatology, American Medical Association, and Texas Medical Association
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Managing Editor

Drore Eisen, MD, DDS, Consulting Staff, Department of Dermatology, Dermatology Research Associates of Cincinnati
Drore Eisen, MD, DDS is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Dermatology, American Academy of Oral Medicine, and American Dental Association
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

CME Editor

Glen H Crawford, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine; Chief, Division of Dermatology, The Pennsylvania Hospital
Glen H Crawford, MD is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha, American Academy of Dermatology, American Medical Association, Phi Beta Kappa, and Society of USAF Flight Surgeons
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

Chief Editor

Dirk M Elston, MD, Director, Department of Dermatology, Geisinger Medical Center
Dirk M Elston, MD is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Dermatology
Disclosure: Nothing to disclose.

 
 
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