Spectrum of orocutaneous disease associations

Publication date: November 2017
Source:Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Volume 77, Issue 5
Author(s): Elizabeth G. Wilder, Jillian Frieder, Suraj Sulhan, Pablo Michel, Jeffrey D. Cizenski, John M. Wright, M. Alan Menter
The oral cavity and cutaneous organ systems share a close embryologic origin. Therefore, there are numerous dermatologic conditions presenting with concomitant oral findings of which the dermatologist must be aware. The second article in this continuing medical education series reviews inflammatory orocutaneous conditions and a number of genodermatoses. It is essential for dermatologists to be familiar with oral cavity manifestations associated with dermatologic diseases for prompt diagnosis, management, and appropriate referral to stomatology and dentistry.