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A member asked:
Is honey good for canker sores?
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Not really.: It tastes good, but really doesn't do much. Prompt treatment with topical steroids such as OraGel is your best bet.
Answered 11/21/2014
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Better alternatives: Not sure about honey as a healing component for canker sores, but there are other alternatives out there. There are several over-the-counter ointments to consider. Prevention may also be your best option, (avoiding certain foods, supplements, meds, beverages) if you get the sores quite often.
Answered 10/27/2014
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Yes: A recent study comparing honey to corticosteroids and other topical ( Oranase) , Honey produced faster reduction in size and pain, the resolution of the erythema was faster in the Honey group. Eric T. Stoopler. A Natural Remedy for Canker Sores? Medscape. Oct 16, 2014.
Answered 7/15/2017
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Definitely, yes: Recent randomized clinical trials suggest that a fast, effective canker sore treatment is effective with plain commercial honey. Swab the ulcers with honey using a Q-tip three times a day. Take care.
Answered 7/15/2017
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