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A member asked:

I have a canker sore on the in side of my mouth on the top. now is this herpes?

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Dr. Robert Bader answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Canker sores : The simple answer is no. The cause of canker sores is unknown.

Answered 6/27/2019

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See below: Canker sores by definition are not herpetic but i would have it looked at to see what it's characteristics are so to define it.

Answered 7/18/2013

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