Ouch. You part your lips ever so slightly and you’re suddenly reminded of the painful sore in the corner of your mouth. The irritating cracks are medically known as angular cheilitis, a common ...

Canker sores, though often overlooked, are a common oral health issue that can cause considerable discomfort. These small, painful ulcers typically form inside the mouth and can interfere with daily ...

Can Ulcerative Colitis Cause Mouth Sores? Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). UC is a chronic (lasting and persistent) condition that mainly affects the colon, part ...

Mouth sores can be a symptom of lupus or a warning sign of a lupus flare. They may or may not be painful, but they still need medical treatment. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes ...

When the roof of your mouth hurts, it's easy to assume you might have scraped or burned it while eating. But it turns out there are other culprits unrelated to a minor oral injury. Whatever the cause, ...

ARE MY LIPS just really chapped? Do I have cold sores? These questions probably come to mind when you notice painful cracks in the corners of your mouth. But, more than likely, this dryness and ...

Roll your tongue around your mouth, and you might feel a sting from a new tender spot. A tiny, unwelcome crater of pain, a red circle of fire tucked against your cheek. It feels worse with every ...

Mucositis, or mouth sores, is a common side effect of chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and bone marrow transplant. The mouth is one of the most sensitive parts of the body and is especially vulnerable ...

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So, what exactly are cold sores? According to Dr Kakai Kulabusia, a medical immunology specialist, these are small blister-like spots that appear in or around the outside of the mouth and are caused ...

Experts explain what they do, and don’t, recommend. Ask Well Experts explain what they do, and don’t, recommend. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Erica Sweeney Q: I get cold ...