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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.
What else can I help you with?
Are ulcers in the mouth oral herpes?
No, mouth ulcers are not the same as oral herpes. Mouth ulcers, also known as canker sores, are small open sores that occur inside the mouth, while oral herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, typically manifesting as cold sores on the lips or mouth.
What are the different types of mouth sores that can occur?
There are several types of mouth sores that can occur, including canker sores, cold sores, and oral thrush. Canker sores are small ulcers that appear inside the mouth, cold sores are caused by the herpes virus and appear on the lips, and oral thrush is a fungal infection that can develop on the tongue and inside the cheeks.
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.
What are the sores on lips and mouth?
Sores on the lips and mouth are most commonly caused by the herpes simplex virus (cold sores) or canker sores. Cold sores are contagious and typically appear as small fluid-filled blisters around the lips, while canker sores are not contagious and appear as painful ulcers inside the mouth. Both usually heal on their own within a week or two.
What are cancor sores?
Canker sores are small, painful ulcers that can form in the mouth. They are usually white or yellow with a red border and can make eating and talking uncomfortable. Canker sores are not contagious and typically heal on their own within a week or two.
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.
Are ulcers in the mouth oral herpes?
No, mouth ulcers are not the same as oral herpes. Mouth ulcers, also known as canker sores, are small open sores that occur inside the mouth, while oral herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus, typically manifesting as cold sores on the lips or mouth.
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.
How contagious are canker sores?
Canker sores are not infectious.
What are the different types of mouth sores that can occur?
There are several types of mouth sores that can occur, including canker sores, cold sores, and oral thrush. Canker sores are small ulcers that appear inside the mouth, cold sores are caused by the herpes virus and appear on the lips, and oral thrush is a fungal infection that can develop on the tongue and inside the cheeks.
How are canker sores diagnosed?
Canker sores are diagnosed by observation of the blister.
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.
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.
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.
