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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: 594_RAS (canker sores), Symptoms improved after 7 days of treatment or after 14 days of lesions' first appearance? No Medical or dental referral, Lesions' appearance & location typical of RAS lesions No Medical or dental referral, Exclusions for self-treatment? Yes Medical or dental referral, Sensitivity to caine-type anesthetics? No Topical anesthetics +/- debriding/cleansing agents, oral rinses & topical protectants. Follow up in 7 days., Exclusions for self-treatment? No Lesions' appearance & location typical of HSL lesions, Nondrug measures + OTC drug therapy as appropriate Sensitivity to caine-type anesthetics?, Lesions' appearance & location typical of RAS lesions Yes Nondrug measures + OTC drug therapy as appropriate, Symptoms improved after 7 days of treatment or after 14 days of lesions' first appearance? Yes D/C drug therapy. Counsel on good oral hygiene., Patient with suspected RAS (canker sore) Obtain medical/medication history. Determine duration of lesions., Obtain medical/medication history. Determine duration of lesions. Exclusions for self-treatment?, Debriding/cleansing agents, oral rinses & topical protectants + systemic analgesics, if needed & not contraindicated. Follow up in 7 days. Symptoms improved after 7 days of treatment or after 14 days of lesions' first appearance?, Lesions' appearance & location typical of HSL lesions No Lesions' appearance & location typical of RAS lesions, Topical anesthetics +/- debriding/cleansing agents, oral rinses & topical protectants. Follow up in 7 days. Symptoms improved after 7 days of treatment or after 14 days of lesions' first appearance?, Sensitivity to caine-type anesthetics? Yes Debriding/cleansing agents, oral rinses & topical protectants + systemic analgesics, if needed & not contraindicated. Follow up in 7 days., Lesions' appearance & location typical of HSL lesions Yes See Herpes Simplex Labialis Treatment Algorithm