*clicky* ~`~ Canker Questions ~`~ *clicky*

I mean, what causes the sore? What is the sore itself? What's the best way to cure it? What's the best way to prevent it? What's the best way to get a canker? What's the worst thing you can do to it? Can it be lethal? Can it indicate severe problems? Why is it white? Why do canker sores have little holes in the middle? Can it spread around your mouth? If untreated how many days will it last? Can they leave scarring in there? Will it be easy to get an infection or to get sick if you have one?

You don't have to answer all the questions, that would be nice though. =)

Canker sores, also known as mouth ulcers, apthous stomatitis and ulcerative stomatitis, are small painful ulcerations that have yellow-gray centers and a red border.

Usually 1-2mm wide, they occur on non-keratinized mucosa inside the mouth: the inner side of the lips, the tongue, the back and floor of the mouth and the wall of the cheeks. They do not occur on the lips, the gums or the hard roof of the mouth. Ulcers can be single or can occur in clusters.

The cause of canker sores is uncertain, however, associations with human herpesvirus 6, food sensitivities, stress, and nutrient deficiencies have been suggested. They generally take 1-2 weeks to heal and may recur monthly or several times per year.

Canker sores must be differentiated from drug allergies, herpes simplex infection, Behcet's syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, and squamous cell carcinoma. Sponsored Links