Photographic Comparison of: 1) a Canker Sore - inside the mouth, 2) Herpes, 3)<unk>  and 4) Chapped Lips.<unk>  is normally a diagnosis made clinically. If the sore is unilateral, rather than bilateral, this suggests a local factor (e.g., trauma) or a split syphilitic papule.<unk>  caused by mandibular overclosure, drooling, and other irritants is usually bilateral. The lesions are normally swabbed to detect if Candida or pathogenic bacterial species may be present. Persons with<unk>  who wear dentures often also will have their denture swabbed in addition. A complete blood count (full blood count) may be indicated, including assessment of the levels of iron, ferritin, vitamin B12 (and possibly other B vitamins), and folate. Classification<unk>  could be considered to be a type of<unk>  or stomatitis. Where Candida species are involved,<unk>  is classed as a type of oral candidiasis, specifically a primary (group I) Candida-associated lesion. This form<unk>  which is caused by Candida is sometimes termed "Candida-associated<unk> ", or less commonly, "monilial perlèche".<unk>  can also be classified as acute (sudden, short-lived appearance of the condition) or chronic (lasts a long time or keeps returning), or refractory (the condition persists despite attempts to treat it).
Angular cheilitis
Actinic cheilitis
Capillaritis
Conjunctivochalasis
Blepharochalasis
Vulvitis
Cuffitis
Symblepharon