Case report on allergic contact stomatitis: A public health dentist's point of view

Abstract

Oral mucosa is the mucus membrane that lines the oral cavity. The oral cavity is constantly being exposed to many stimuli which can irritate the oral mucosa leading to a variety of hyperplastic reactions. Allergic contact stomatitis is a common condition that occurs nowadays due to different food items with more flavoring agents added for taste. All these can have an effect on the oral mucosa which people do not notice until it becomes severe. Clinical examination with proper diagnosis and treatment can prevent the condition and recurrence. A student aged 27-year-old presented with allergic contact stomatitis where erythematous lesions were found in nonkeratinized mucosa. History revealed that there were no previous episodes of the similar lesion and it was treated using antihistamines and mouthwash.

Keywords

• flavoring agents
• food
• oral mucosa
• stomatitis