The sudden appearance of a mouth lesion can raise concern, often leading to questions about its cause. While many may dismiss these small sores as harmless, recurring or persistent lesions may be an ...

A woman's overall intake of dietary antioxidants, including vitamin C, may play a role in causing recurring aphthous stomatitis (RAS), which is better known as canker sores, according to a study ...

Magnesium is one of those essential minerals that works behind the scenes in nearly every cell. It helps with nerve function, ...

Unexpected changes in your mouth, like cracks at the corners of your lips or a swollen tongue, can signal nutrient deficiencies. Bleeding gums, frequent ulcers, or tingling sensations may also ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A minority of patients with recurrent mouth sores (aphthous stomatitis) have gluten-sensitive enteropathy, making evaluation for celiac disease appropriate in this ...

The mouth with all its various parts is one of the most sensitive — and useful — parts of the body. It’s where you experience the sublime taste of your favorite gelato and what you use to kiss your ...

Many people associate mouth ulcers with eating spicy or acidic foods, but the reality is far more complex. While diet can play a role, mouth ulcers are influenced by many factors, including gut health ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) April 16 Pentoxifylline therapy provides only limited efficacy against recurrent aphthous stomatitis and should not be considered a first-line agent, new research indicates.

You are asked to see a 14-year-old girl for recurrent, draining sores in the bilateral groin areas for over a year. She did not want to tell her parents, fearing what they might think, even though she ...

For such a ubiquitous plague, cold sores can be mighty shaming. In addition to the indignity of wearing a bulging, weepy blister on your lip, sufferers also must contend with the stigma of its source: ...