Abscess If you notice a painful bump on the roof of your mouth, it could be an abscess—an infection that forms when bacteria ...

Our easy-to-read fact sheets provide clinicians with reliable information to share with patients and their caregivers. Oral cancer is a type of cancer that affects the mouth (oral cavity) and ...

Swollen lips may be caused by allergic reactions, injuries, chapping or sunburn, infections, and cysts called mucoceles. The swelling comes from either inflammation or built-up fluid under the skin.

The oral mucosa represents a fascinating scenario in the setting of medical research for its peculiar immune mileu. Not only the oral cavity hosts specific immune cells interacting with the local ...

As Uganda celebrates World Oral Health Day today, dental health specialists are pushing for increased government funding and heightened public education to confront serious gaps in oral healthcare.

The Nintendo Switch 2 has been one of the biggest announcements of the year, so far, leaving many eager for the company's next console. While Nintendo revealed a sneak peek back in January, the ...

The U.S. Justice Department has asked a Washington court to postpone oral arguments in a lawsuit filed by Nippon Steel against the U.S. government for blocking its planned acquisition of United ...

Perioral dermatitis is a common inflammatory skin disease presenting as tiny papules or pustules localized around the mouth, nose, or eyes. It is often confused with acne vulgaris, rosacea ...

The sulfadiazine was kindly supplied by Lederle Laboratories, Pearl River, New York; the penicillin, for oral administration, as Pentids by E. R. Squibb and Sons, New York City; and the benzathine ...