Aphthous stomatitis scars. Each episode of ulceration usually produces a greater number of ulcers, and the time between attacks is less than seen in minor aphthous stomatitis. Major aphthous ulceration usually affects non keratinized mucosal surfaces, but less commonly keratinized mucosa may also be involved, such as the dorsum (top surface) of the tongue or the gingiva (gums). The soft palate or the fauces (back of the throat) may also be involved, the latter being part of the oropharynx rather than the oral cavity. Compared to minor aphthous ulceration, major aphthae tend to have an irregular outline. Herpetiform ulcers, (also termed stomatitis
The Body Book The Body Book The Body Book: Feed, Move, Understand and Love Your Amazing Body is a 2013 health book co-written by Sandra Bark and actress Cameron Diaz. It was a New York Times Bestseller. The book takes a scientific approach. It cites articles from the following peer-reviewed academic journals: the "American Journal of Preventive Medicine", "JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association", "Archives of Internal Medicine", "Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise", "The Lancet", "Sleep", "Diabetes Care", "Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice", and the "Journal of Applied Physiology". It is divided into three sections: nutrition, fitness, and mind/body