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Case Reports
. 2021 Jun;13(Suppl 1):S865-S867.
doi: 10.4103/jpbs.JPBS_622_20. Epub 2021 Jun 5.

Idiopathic Desquamative Gingivitis

Zuhair M Alkahtani  1 , Rajeev Arunachalam  2 , Ranjeet Ajit Bapat  3 , Arthiie Thangavelu  4 , Anbuselvan Gobichettipalayam Jegatheeswaran  5
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Case Reports

Idiopathic Desquamative Gingivitis

Zuhair M Alkahtani et al. J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2021 Jun.

Abstract

Desquamative gingivitis is described as an erythematous, desquamated gingival lesion. There are many etiologic factors for the appearance of such lesions. The aim of this case report is to diagnose the cause of the lesion by analyzing the complete medical, dental, and personal histories. An elaborated differential diagnosis is done, and the lesion is successfully treated accordingly. The gold standard treatment is usually provided by systemic or topical corticosteroids. Another treatment option is antioxidant therapy which provides rapid healing of the tissue.

Keywords: Corticosteroids; desquamative gingivitis; differential diagnosis; systemic antioxidants.

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Figure 1
Reddish lesions in labial gingiva of 42, 43, and 44 regions
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Figure 2
Reddish ulcerated palatal mucosa in 15, 16, 17, 26, and 27 areas
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