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Bernard Cohen, MD

Diagnosis

cheilitis dermatitis, contact irritant

Body Site

lip mouth

Age

20 years

Pigmentation

light

Organization

Color

red

Morphology

ulcerated (erosion / ulcer)

Pattern

symmetric

Comments

This healthy 20-year-old man complained of recurrent painful erosions at the corners of his mouth. Cultures for Herpes simplex were negative. This probably represents a recurrent contact irritant dermatitis.

Description

symmetric erosions with crusting

Categories

dental/oral disorder mucous membrane disorders

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9/10/2006 20:04:43

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