Mouth section (General diagnosis)

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What is angular stomatitis aka cheilosis?

Red sores at the corner of the mouth that are referred to as angular cheilitis/stomatitis

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What can cause angular stomatitis aka cheilosis?

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) deficiency

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What is atrophic glossitis?

A deficiency of B vitamins (B12) or iron that causes the tongue to appear smooth and glossy

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What is candidiasis aka thrush?

Thick white fungal patches that are easily scraped off

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What is a fissured tongue aka scrotal tongue?

Deep furrows on the surface of the tongue that is considered a normal variant

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What is leukoplakia?

Pre-cancerous lesions of white patches that are adherent surface and not easily removed