Evaluation of Relationship of Oral Aphtae with Nutrition and Some Personal Variables

Erdogan F. G., Cakir G. A., Gurler A., ELHAN A. H.

TURKDERM-TURKISH ARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEROLOGY, vol.43, no.3, pp.107-111, 2009 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 43 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2009
  • Journal Name: TURKDERM-TURKISH ARCHIVES OF DERMATOLOGY AND VENEROLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.107-111
  • Keywords: Aphtae, aphtous stomatitis, nutrition, diet, body weight, RECURRENT APHTHOUS STOMATITIS, IRON-DEFICIENCY, ASSOCIATION, ADOLESCENTS, ULCERATION, OVERWEIGHT, DIAGNOSIS, CHILDREN, ULCERS
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background and Design: Aphtous stomatitis is a common condition mostly seen in children and adolescents. Etiology is believed to be multifactorial with the influence of both familial and acquired conditions. Food as an etiologic factor has been studied previously with some contradictory findings although patients usually accuse one or more foods, additives and bevareges as a causative factor. In this study we aimed to determine the prevalence of aphtae and its possible relation with dietary habits in a group of university students. Factors like tooth-brushing, antibiotic consumption and body mass indexes are also investigated.