Oral Manifestations of Dermatologic Diseases

Diseases of all organ systems of the body have the potential to create an impact on the oral cavity. These oral mucosal changes may be either the first, the only or the most severe form of that disease, the primary target of the therapeutic protocol and the most significant reason for morbidity or lowering the quality of life in individuals. The skin is sometimes considered the largest organ of the body helping in preventing many diseases by serving as a physical barrier. However, there are numerous dermatologic diseases which may be infectious, auto-immune or as a result of a hypersensitivity reaction. Since the diseases and their manifestations are many, the important ones are described briefly in this overview to increase awareness regarding the diseases of the skin and their effects in the mouth.