title: An overview of burning mouth syndrome for the dermatologist.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Dental Science, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Lewis
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Dental Science, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK.
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Prime
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust, Liverpool, UK.
authors.forename: S N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Cohen
mesh_terms: D000928:Antidepressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001007:Anxiety / Q000150:complications; D002054:Burning Mouth Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D003863:Depression / Q000150:complications; D000072085:Dermatologists; D019468:Disease Management; D006801:Humans; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000473:pathology; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D014815:Vitamins / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D000928:Antidepressive Agents; D014815:Vitamins