Stomatitis condition in every regard to geographic tongue. Another synonym for geographic tongue which uses the term stomatitis is "stomatitis areata migrans". This is inflammation of the mouth caused by herpes simplex virus. Stomatitis may also be caused by chemotherapy, or radiation therapy of the oropharyngeal area. The term "mucositis" is sometimes used synonymously with stomatitis, however the former usually refers to mucosal reactions to radiotherapy or chemotherapy, and may occur anywhere in the gastrointestinal tract and not just in the mouth. The term "necrotizing ulcerative gingivostomatitis" is sometimes used as a synonym of the necrotizing periodontal disease more commonly termed
Aphthous stomatitis aphthae, (recurrent) aphthous ulceration and (oral) aphthosis. In traditional Chinese medicine, claimed treatments for aphthae focus on clearing heat and nourishing Yin. Rembrandt Gentle White toothpaste did not contain sodium lauryl sulfate, and was specifically marketed as being for the benefit of "canker sore sufferers". When the manufacturer Johnson & Johnson discontinued the product in 2014, it caused a backlash of anger from long term customers, and the toothpaste began to sell for many times the original price on the auction website eBay. Aphthous stomatitis Aphthous stomatitis is a common condition characterized by the repeated formation of benign and non-contagious