However, complex canker sore can be found at any age. It should be noted that complex canker sores are quite rare. Most common problems to the skin and the areas inside the mouth are a cause of vitamin deficiencies, specifically B Kids are most likely to get canker sores and are also most likely to lack the B vitamin. This is because they are constantly growing, and the body is therefore constantly demanding vitamins.
Fruits and vegetables are simple items that can contain B but are generally not on the top of kids favourite foods. This can lead to unpleasant symptoms like bleeding gums, a weakened immune system, and, in severe cases, tooth loss and scurvy. When left untreated, night blindness can progress to xerophthalmia, a condition that can damage the cornea and ultimately lead to blindness The growths can be removed to a certain extent but only fully disappear once the vitamin A deficiency is treated Fortunately, vitamin A deficiency is rare in developed countries.
Those who suspect their vitamin A intake is insufficient can try eating more vitamin-A-rich foods , such as organ meats, dairy, eggs, fish, dark leafy greens, and yellow-orange colored vegetables Unless diagnosed with a deficiency, most people should avoid taking vitamin A supplements. Symptoms of vitamin A toxicity can be serious and include nausea, headaches, skin irritation, joint and bone pain, and, in severe cases, even coma or death Summary Low vitamin A intake may cause poor night vision or growths on the white part of the eyes.
Adding more vitamin-A-rich foods to your diet can help you avoid or reduce these symptoms. Seborrheic dermatitis SB and dandruff are part of the same group of skin disorders that affects the oil-producing areas of your body.
Both involve itchy, flaking skin. Dandruff is mostly restricted to the scalp, whereas seborrheic dermatitis can also appear on the face, upper chest, armpits, and groin.
The likelihood of these skin disorders is highest within the first 3 months of life, during puberty, and in mid-adulthood. Studies show that both conditions are also very common.
Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis may be caused by many factors, with a nutrient-poor diet being one of them. For instance, low blood levels of zinc, niacin vitamin B3 , riboflavin vitamin B2 , and pyridoxine vitamin B6 may each play a role 13 , 29 , While the link between a nutrient-poor diet and these skin conditions is not fully understood, people with dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis might want to consume more of these nutrients.
Foods rich in niacin , riboflavin, and pyridoxine include whole grains, poultry, meat, fish, eggs, dairy, organ meats, legumes, green vegetables, starchy vegetables, nuts, and seeds 15 , 16 , Seafood, meat, legumes, dairy, nuts, and whole grains are all good sources of zinc Summary Stubborn dandruff and scaly patches on the scalp, eyebrows, ears, eyelids, and chest may be caused by low intake of zinc, niacin, riboflavin, and pyridoxine.
Adding these nutrients to the diet may help reduce symptoms. Hair loss is a very common symptom. A diet rich in the following nutrients may help prevent or slow hair loss Meat, fish, eggs, legumes, dark leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good sources of iron and zinc.
Niacin-rich foods include meat, fish, dairy, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, and leafy greens. These foods are also rich in biotin, which is also found in egg yolks and organ meat. Leafy vegetables, nuts, whole grains, and vegetable oils are rich in LA, while walnuts, flaxseeds, chia seeds, and soy nuts are rich in ALA. Many supplements claim to prevent hair loss. Many of them contain a combination of the nutrients above, in addition to several others.
These supplements appear to boost hair growth and reduce hair loss in people with documented deficiencies in the aforementioned nutrients. Current treatment options topical analgesics, antiseptics, corticosteroids and systemic therapy are nonspecific and have limited efficacy.
The role of multivitamin supplementation including vitamin D in the treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis is controversial and published studies reported conflicting results [ 6 , 7 , 8 ]. Children with periodic fever, aphthous stomatitis, pharyngitis, and cervical adenitis PFAPA syndrome have decreased levels of vitamin D and replacement treatment seems to significantly reduce the typical PFAPA episodes and their duration [ 13 , 14 ]. Further studies are necessary to confirm the role of vitamin D in the treatment of recurrent aphthous stomatitis.
The major source of vitamin D in humans is endogenous synthesis in the skin with the help of sunshine. Salmon, mackerel, caviar, and eggs are the other sources of vitamin D [ 15 ]. It is not only related with rickets but also with a wide variety of diseases including neoplastic, cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases.
There are only several preliminary studies present in the literature evaluating vitamin D levels in patients with aphthous stomatitis. Khabbazi et al. They found that hydroxy vitamin D levels were significantly lower in the study group In consistent with this study, we found lower levels of serum hydroxy vitamin D in patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis compared to healthy individuals with similar age and gender distribution.
Another study by Krawiecka et al. Decreased vitamin D levels have been reported in various several disorders, including multiple sclerosis, infectious diseases, diabetes mellitus, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, thyroiditis and autoimmune gastritis [ 19 , 20 , 21 , 22 ].
We found significantly lower levels of vitamin D in patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis. However, it is not clear whether vitamin D deficiency is the cause or rather a consequence of the disease. Another finding of the present study is that male patients have higher serum vitamin D levels compared to female patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis. There are conflicting results among the studies regarding vitamin D level differences by gender in the literature [ 23 , 24 ].
Al-Horani et al. However, in a longitudinal study by Khosravi-Boroujeni [ 23 ] reported slightly higher vitamin D levels and lower vitamin D deficiency in female participants compared to males. Altunsoy et al. Another study found that the median value of 25 OH vitamin D in 50 healthy adults with a mean age of In the present study, we have found a relatively lower levels of 25 OH vitamin D levels compared to previous studies in our healthy control group It is well known that measurement of 25 OH vitamin D levels is the best indicator of the vitamin D status in human.
The measurement and standardization of 25 OH vitamin D levels remains challenging for various reasons. These reasons may include patient related factor e. Therefore, it would be more meaningful to compare the results of the study within itself until a universal standardization of vitamin D level was established according to factors mentioned before.
This article provides a significant contribution to the literature regarding levels of vitamin D in patients with recurrent aphthous stomatitis. With our findings, and considering that Vitamin D replacement will not cause significant adverse effects, we recommend vitamin D as supportive treatment in patients with in recurrent aphthous stomatitis.
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Immunomodulation by LongoVital in patients with recurrent aphthous ulceration. Vitamin D and its relevance in the etiopathogenesis of oral cavity diseases. Arch Immunol Ther Exp. Kechichian E, Ezzedine K. You may also want to avoid spicy and salty foods. When you have a painful mouth ulcer, choose soft foods that are easy to chew, such as bananas, cottage cheese, mashed potatoes and other vegetables, scrambled eggs and porridge.
If chewing even soft food is painful, stick with soup until your mouth is feeling less sore. Foods that may help prevent mouth ulcers include natural live yoghurt, as well as foods rich in vitamin E such as spinach and other green vegetables, avocado and many nuts and seeds. Vitamin A foods or foods that contain beta carotene, a nutrient that converts into vitamin A in the body may help protect against mouth ulcers and help them heal, including orange, red or yellow vegetables peppers, carrots, sweet potato, butternut squash.
Since mouth ulcers can be a symptom of iron or vitamin B12 deficiency, make sure you also get plenty of iron- and vitamin Brich foods in your diet, such as lentils, sardines, mackerel, tuna, shellfish, beans and spinach.
Also try sipping ice cold water to sooth a painful mouth or simply suck on an ice cube. Avoid food or drinks that are hot, as they can irritate your mouth.
Besides diet, there are other things you can try to prevent or ease mouth ulcers as well as help them to heal more quickly. Many people find they get mouth ulcers when they are stressed or anxious about something.
If this happens to you, learning to relax more could help reduce your stress levels — and your recurrent mouth ulcers. Meditation and focussing on your breathing can help you become more relaxed — or make time to do whatever works for you on a regular basis.
Exercise can be a great stress reliever too: aim for at least minutes of moderate-intensity activity every week try having a brisk half-hour walk on five days during the week. If you tend to brush your teeth quite hard, try using a soft toothbrush that will have less of a damaging effect on your gums.
Ask your dentist to recommend a toothbrush that would be right for you. Many people believe certain natural treatments may help if you have a mouth ulcer. For instance, a drop or two of tea tree oil in a glass of water can make an effective antiseptic mouthwash and may help heal mouth ulcers.
Or make your own herbal mouthwash by making tea from fresh or dried sage leaves. If you prefer to use homeopathic remedies, Nitric ac is often used to treat ulcers on the soft palate, with Mercurius used for ulcers on the tongue. If your ulcer feels better after rinsing with warm water, try Arsenicum.
Sometimes mouth ulcers can be caused by a sharp piece of tooth or a filling that irritates the inside of the cheek.
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