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The prevalence of mouth ulcers (recurrent aphthous stomatitis , RAS) has been estimated at between 5 – 60%. They can be painful and slow to heal. There are three recognized forms; minor, major and herpetiform. The peak age at onset is between 10 and 19 years of age but they can persist through adulthood. The [read the full story…]