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Why is my canker sore bleeding?
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Bleeding: I assume it is on your lip. As they heal and scab over they sometimes bleed if the scab cracks. A little vasoline put on with your finger helps.
Answered 1/2/2017
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Raw tissue: The tissue (mucosa) is very irritated and thin which causes bleeding.
Answered 10/14/2018
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