Question 1

sore on left labia. off white center, round, size of pencil eraser, and red border. resembles canker sore. painful. sexually active, 4 mo.both clean. ?

Accepted Answer

See GYN: There are many causes of your described sore but you  should be seen by your doctor to ensure that you dont have an STD and get treated if positive.

Question 2

huge canker sore, what to do!?

Accepted Answer

Canker sore: There are many otc medications that you can apply. Ask your local pharmacist what he\she recommends. If that is not enough to keep you comfortable, see you local dentist who can prescribe and\or treat this more effectively. Most patients just wait it out. Avoid spicy and acidic foods meanwhile.

Question 3

can a canker sore be black? why?

Accepted Answer

Possible: If there is trauma to the sore there can be some bleeding into the sore.  This will give a dark appearance.   Have your dentist take a look as sometimes it might be something else.

Question 4

quick ways to heal a canker sore?

Accepted Answer

Prevention: Canker sore or more specifically aphthous ulcer can be prevented by avoiding a common foam detergent found in most toothpastes called sodium laurel sulfate.  Switching to Biotene or other toothpaste not containing this ingredient can be the cure in preventing this painful condition.

Question 5

how can you remove a canker sore?

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You can't: It is like saying how can i remove a hole.  On the other hand, you may possibly hasten the healing.

Question 6

most preferred canker sore remedies?

Accepted Answer

Many?: Since we do not know what causes canker sores, the remedies are many. One approach is to apply a topical broad-spectrum antibiotic a few times a day.  Another home remedy is to apply table salt on the sore itself but do realize this may hurt a bit. I am sure there are many other remedies but none has been scientifically proven.

Question 7

how can you stop pain of canker sore?

Accepted Answer

Comfort: Anything that makes you comfortable.  It takes about 2 weeks to go away no matter what you seem to do.  However check with your pharmacy for a few items that may make you more comfortable - remember that they generally do not shorten the 2 week time.

Question 8

how do i know if i have a canker sore?

Accepted Answer

Canker sore: Canker sores hurt really bad and they look like little white spots with a red outline usually.

Question 9

what symptoms make you think of canker sore?

Accepted Answer

Isolated mouth sore: Cankers are isolated shallow ulcers on the inside of the lip, lining of the cheeks or on the tongue. They hurt even though they're no more than 2-3 millimeters in diameter. No fever. You can't help run your tongue over it - that probably inhibits healing. Multiple ulcers on the lip think herpes type 1. Multiple sores in back of mouth with fever think herpangina or hand-foot-mouth syndrome.

Question 10

what works in taking care of a canker sore fast?

Accepted Answer

Not sure: Some find that applying table salt on the sores may help (painful when applied), others have tried topical antibiotic with success.   Still others have been treated with a topical cortisone paste.  All of which work for some people.   There is no sure cure since we do not know what causes canker sores yet.

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