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Can a canker sore be on the lips? i noticed a small raw area on my lip, its not very raised, not a cluster and it doesnt hurt at all. i wouldnt have known it was there if i didnt lick my lips in that specific spot?

Q: can a canker sore be on the lips? i noticed a small raw area on my lip, its not very raised, not a cluster and it doesnt hurt at all. i wouldnt have known it was there if i didnt lick my lips in that specific spot?

: Canker sores can occur on the inside of the lips on your mucous membranes. On the outside of the lip could be a cold sore[herpetic lesion] or trauma from lip biting or sucking.

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Canker sores can occur on the inside of the lips on your mucous membranes. On the outside of the lip could be a cold sore[herpetic lesion] or trauma from lip biting or sucking.

Answered 9/21/2022

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A member asked:

Can a canker sore be on the lips? i noticed a small raw area on my lip, its not very raised, not a cluster and it doesnt hurt at all. i wouldnt have known it was there if i didnt lick my lips in that specific spot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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