An overview of burning mouth syndrome for the dermatologist

Clin Exp Dermatol. 2016 Mar;41(2):119-23. doi: 10.1111/ced.12808.

Abstract

Burning mouth syndrome is characterized by an idiopathic burning pain affecting the oral mucosa, with no clinically apparent changes. It can present to a variety of health professionals including dermatologists. This article summarizes the important aspects of the condition, including theories of pathogenesis, diagnosis and management.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antidepressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Anxiety / complications
  • Burning Mouth Syndrome* / etiology
  • Burning Mouth Syndrome* / physiopathology
  • Burning Mouth Syndrome* / psychology
  • Burning Mouth Syndrome* / therapy
  • Depression / complications
  • Dermatologists*
  • Disease Management
  • Humans
  • Mouth Mucosa / pathology
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Vitamins / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Antidepressive Agents
  • Vitamins