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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Canker sore?
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, May 19, 2000 12:00AM
, May 19, 2000 12:00AM
Steve:
It almost certainly is not herpes, whch in its recurrent "cold sore" form is usually outside the mouth, at the lip margin. Canker sores are actually ulcers. These bumps your wife gets may be abortive cankers, but if they come and go, I can't think of much that is significant she could have.
Best wishes.
Dr. R
It almost certainly is not herpes, whch in its recurrent "cold sore" form is usually outside the mouth, at the lip margin. Canker sores are actually ulcers. These bumps your wife gets may be abortive cankers, but if they come and go, I can't think of much that is significant she could have.
Best wishes.
Dr. R
