Question 1

do you know are canker sores related to herpes simplex type 1?

Accepted Answer

Not related: Cold sores are caused by herpes simplex type 1 virus. Canker sore cause is not well understood, but not beleived to be viral in origin.

Question 2

how are cold sores (herpes simplex) and canker sores different?

Accepted Answer

Cold vs Canker sores: Canker sores (aphthous ulcers) are painful sores inside the mouth. No one knows what causes canker sores. Herpes simplex virus (HSV-1) typically causes cold sores. Cold sore blisters can occur in many different parts of the body but are most common on or around the lips and cheeks.

Question 3

i have herpes simplex 1 and instead i get canker sores on my tongue what can i do to get rid of them faster or prevent them?

Accepted Answer

A miserable issue: For sure. Canker: discontinue toothpaste that has sodium lauryl sulfate, limit acidic foods and try to avoid trauma of oral tissues w toothbrush/utensils.  Look for zilactin products in pharmacy to apply. Best medicine is rx steroid in an oral bandage delivery called "orabase".  Lasers can help if your dentist has one.

Question 4

follow up:  dr. raff -- you said that canker sores do not cause genital herpes. are canker sores herpes simplex 1 just like a cold sore?

Accepted Answer

NO: Canker sores, also known at apthous ulcers, are not caused by the herpes virus.  They are the result of a break in the skin by either trauma or an autoimmune problem that becomes infected with the bacteria that naturally live in your mouth.  Apthous ulcers usually last 1-2 weeks and resolve on their own. If there is a mouth ulcer that persists, it may be of another origin, and should be examined.

Question 5

why do i get canker sores on my tongue instead of a blister on my lip? i have herpes simplex 1

Accepted Answer

Different animals...: Canker sores aren't to be confused with cold sores (which result from herpes virus).  Canker sores are not viral, and they are not infectious - they are similar to other immune type reactions, such as dermatitis, etc, and  are frequently related to stress (local or systemic).  The lesion on your lip would more likely be a cold sore, and your tongue is a more typical place to get a canker sore.

Question 6

i usually get cold sores on the outside of my mouth. usual clustered blister and they crust and fall off until healed. only recently i'm getting lots of gum& throat canker sores. i never had herpes there.is it true canker sores can be herpes simplex?

Accepted Answer

: No. Your canker sores are from stress, diet, possible trauma to area, and an acid build up in saliva from high sugary foods and liquids. Canker sores are treatable with OTC medications.

Question 7

what over-the-counter products can i try to get rid of a canker sore due to herpes simplex 1?

Accepted Answer

Orabase: Get orabase. It wont rid you of herpes, but it will help kill the pain.

Question 8

supposing i have herpes simplex type i in my bloodstream, will my wife still get cold sores from oral sex?

Accepted Answer

Herpes is found in..: The skin and the innervating nerves where it lives. If you have genital herpes-yes. But she may have gotten or get herpes 1 from kissing! talk with your doctor!

Question 9

how would cancer treat herpes simplex would it make the sores worse?

Accepted Answer

Some cases: In some cases it would be worse even chronic.

Question 10

can you tell me is herpes simplex 1 only oral herpes like cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Herpes Simplex 1: Is the type normally associated with cold sores. However, to a lesser frequency - cold sores can be caused by herpes simplex virus 2 and genital lesions can be caused by herpes simplex virus 1.

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Herpes simplex vs canker sores

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Do you know are canker sores related to herpes simplex type 1?

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How are cold sores (herpes simplex) and canker sores different?

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I have herpes simplex 1 and instead i get canker sores on my tongue what can i do to get rid of them faster or prevent them?

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Follow up: dr. raff -- you said that canker sores do not cause genital herpes. are canker sores herpes simplex 1 just like a cold sore?

A member asked:

Why do i get canker sores on my tongue instead of a blister on my lip? i have herpes simplex 1

A member asked:

I usually get cold sores on the outside of my mouth. usual clustered blister and they crust and fall off until healed. only recently i'm getting lots of gum& throat canker sores. i never had herpes there.is it true canker sores can be herpes simplex?

A member asked:

What over-the-counter products can i try to get rid of a canker sore due to herpes simplex 1?

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Supposing i have herpes simplex type i in my bloodstream, will my wife still get cold sores from oral sex?

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How would cancer treat herpes simplex would it make the sores worse?

A member asked:

Can you tell me is herpes simplex 1 only oral herpes like cold sores?

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