Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology

Recurrent Apthous Stomatitis (RAS) is a common condition, restricted to the mouth, that typically starts in childhood or adolescence as recurrent small, round, or ovoid ulcers with circumscribed margins, erythematous haloes, and yellow or gray floors. There etiopathogenesis is uncertain for which symptomatic therapy only is available. This article reviews the etiopathogenesis, diagnosis and management of RAS.