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Canker sores are not a form of herpes, however, they are often confused and mistaken as herpes. Herpes ulcers are smaller than canker sores and form blisters before ulcerating. The lesions caused by herpes are commonly known as 'cold sores'.
"Canker sores" are small ulcers on the inside of the mouth, including gums, tongue and inside of the lips. They are caused by an auto-immune condition that may in turn be caused by a virus that you get by age 5. They are often triggered by stress or small bites in the mouth. They will go away by themselves within 4-14 days.
There are various remedies that may help reduce the pain of canker sores and increase healing. These include cleaning with an oral agent (like Glyoxyl). You can also try diluted hydrogen peroxide or salt water. Vitamin B complex may help.
Another remedy is a steroid called Kenalog. It's a paste that you run over the afflicted area. This is available by prescription. Many doctors seem unaware of this but dentists seem knowledgeable.
See related link for some common triggers / causes of canker sores.
Here is the straight story:
Cold sores are caused by the Herpes virus
Canker sores are caused by stress or physical damage in the mouth.
Canchre sores are caused the the syphilis disease.
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Can canker sores be caught from someone else?
No, canker sores are abrasions inside your mouth and can be caused by biting your mouth, stress, drinking coffee etc. Cold sores (oral herpes) can be spread by someone else.
Are ulcers in the mouth oral herpes?
Not necessarily. Canker sores are often a sign of too much acid in one's diet (e.g. tomato products).
Are canker sore treatments effective?
Canker sores are sores that open inside the mouth. Treatment for would be painful only because the sores are open and can sting but clean the mouth.
Blisters on the side of the mouth in the middle of the mouth?
If they on the outside of your mouth (ie. around your lip) they might be cold sores (oral herpes). If they are inside your mouth and hurt they might be canker sores and will go away by themselves within 4-14 days.
How do you avoid canker soars?
There is no way to prevent or avoid canker sores 100% in your mouth. If you do get vanker sores there are medications and treatments to make the sores much less painful and help make them go away slightly sooner.
Can making out with a person who gets canker sores give you canker sores?
No. I have canker sores and have never kowingly given some one canker sores. Canker sores are not caused by the same thing that causes cold sores and as far as I know they are not contagious. But to be on the safe side avoid kissing this person until their canker sores go away.
What is the difference between a cold sore fever blister and herpes?
Canker sores an cold sores are not the same thing. Oral herpes is caused by a contagious virus. Cold sores can cause a lot of discomfort or pain and they affect the out side of the mouth. Canker sores are caused by bacteria and as far as I know they are not contagious. Canker sores are raise white slightly itchy masses that occuron the inside of the mouth.
Why is it important for a distinction to be made between a canker and a cold sore?
The two sores can usually be distinguished visually and there are specific diagnostic tests for herpes infection.
Is it possible to have a canker sore in your mouth and have a cold sore on your lip at the same time?
No the chances of canker sores are very less, canker sores once there are contagious though.
What is the drug for canker sores?
FYI canaker sores are not related to oral herpes (the virus that causes cold sores). See related link for some remedies.
Can canker sores be caught from someone else?
No, canker sores are abrasions inside your mouth and can be caused by biting your mouth, stress, drinking coffee etc. Cold sores (oral herpes) can be spread by someone else.
How contagious are canker sores?
Canker sores are not infectious.
How are canker sores diagnosed?
Canker sores are diagnosed by observation of the blister.
What mineral or vitamin helps canker sores?
Canker sores can be helped by Vitamin E. Vitamin E is found in nuts and seeds as well as in pill form.
Does Ambien cause canker sores?
Ambien doesn't cause canker sores.
Bump in your mouth?
Get that checked out! You may have herpes it could possibly be canker sores if its not on your lips then it's probably not herpes i would try the canker sore medicine that you can find in wal mart. If it doesn't help you may want to see a doctor.
Can being allergic to nuts cause canker sores?
I get canker sores from nuts. No other reaction but the pesky sores.
