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Hi. i think i have a canker sore on my lip. it looks like the description i've read online. but i think they only grow inside the mouth. help....

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Dr. John Van der Werff answered

Specializes in Dentistry

May have: A canker sore is more common inside the mouth and a herpes sore is more commonly found on or around the lips... Different treatment.. Usually antiviral drug that requires a prescription... See your dentist or physician for an evaluation and treatment.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Mucous membrane: The picture shows that it is still confined to the mucous membrane and not skin. This is compatible with canker sore.

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Answered 3/18/2015

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A member asked:

Hi. i think i have a canker sore on my lip. it looks like the description i've read online. but i think they only grow inside the mouth. help....

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Van der Werff answered

Dr Gallia and another doctor agreed

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Gallia and another doctor agreed

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