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Giant canker sore and busted lip! quickest way to heal ? will orajel and lip balm help or hurt?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

See doctor: He may try you on a topical antibiotic or cortisone paste but there is no magic bullet since we still do not know what is causing them.

Answered 1/14/2014

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A member asked:

Giant canker sore and busted lip! quickest way to heal ? will orajel and lip balm help or hurt?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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