1. Oral Hypersensitivity Reactions.
- Author
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Reinhart JP, Stoopler ET, and Crawford GH
- Subjects
- Allergens adverse effects, Cheilitis etiology, Humans, Lichenoid Eruptions diagnosis, Lichenoid Eruptions immunology, Lymphocyte Activation, Mouth Diseases diagnosis, Mouth Diseases immunology, Patch Tests, Hypersensitivity diagnosis, Hypersensitivity etiology, Mouth Diseases etiology
- Abstract
Allergic contact hypersensitivity reactions of the oral mucosa pose a significant medical concern for some patients. Oral hypersensitivity reactions can result from a vast number of allergenic chemicals, but occur commonly from dental materials, flavorings, and preservatives. Clinical presentation is varied and often overlaps with other oral conditions, complicating their diagnosis and management. The most common clinical entities associated with oral hypersensitivity reactions are oral lichenoid reactions and allergic contact cheilitis. In addition to reviewing these conditions and their most common corresponding allergens, this article summarizes the pathogenesis of oral hypersensitivity reactions and addresses patch testing pearls., Competing Interests: Disclosure The authors have nothing to disclose., (Published by Elsevier Inc.)
- Published
- 2020
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