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How are canker sores treated by alternative medcine?
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Many alternative therapies for canker sores try to heal the existing sores and prevent their recurrence.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoCorticosteroid ointments may be used to reduce inflammation and speed healing.
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∙ 13y agoCompresses soaked in teas made from these herbs are applied directly to the sores.
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∙ 13y agoSeveral herbal remedies, including calendula (Calendula officinalis ), myrrh (Commiphora molmol ), and goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis ), may be helpful in the treatment of existing sores.
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How contagious are canker sores?
Canker sores are not infectious.
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.
How are canker sores diagnosed?
Canker sores are diagnosed by observation of the blister.
Does Ambien cause canker sores?
Ambien doesn't cause canker sores.
Can being allergic to nuts cause canker sores?
I get canker sores from nuts. No other reaction but the pesky sores.
What impact does stress have on the occurrence of canker sores?
Canker sores tend to appear in response to stress.
What is the prognosis for canker sores?
There is no cure for canker sores. They do not get larger or occur more frequently with age.
When canker sores are big does that mean that they are going away?
No, when canker sores are going away the pain lessens.
Where are pictures of canker sores?
The cause of canker sores is unknown but they occur in the mouth and can be quite painful. Pictures of canker sores can be found on any medical website, health or medical magazines and books.
How are cold sores treated in alternative medicine?
There is no cure for cold sores but many alternative treatments can reduce outbreaks and shorten healing time.
How do you treat a canker sores?
Orajel works on canker sores. Buy it at most pharmacies.
Are canker sores contagious?
Nope. Cold sores are though.
