Canker sores often seem to pop up out of nowhere and, once you have them, they’re often painfully hard to ignore — especially when you try to eat or even talk. So what, exactly, are canker sores? They ...

Waking up with a spot on your lip is never a good feeling. Often cold sores or pimples are to blame, though telling the difference isn't always easy. They can look similar on the surface, but their ...

While cold sores are not dangerous, they can be irritating — especially if you suffer from frequent outbreaks. Although they most commonly appear around the lips and mouth, cold sores can spread to ...

If you’ve ever had a cold sore, you're familiar with the first hint of trouble. A tingling signals an unwelcome visitor is about to make an appearance, usually at the worst possible time. Soon, a ...

Blisters on the lip can be due to cold sores, sunburn blisters, canker sores, and more. Treatment can depend on the underlying cause. There are many reasons why lip blisters develop, including ...

Oral cancer lesions may not cause pain initially and don't go away. See a doctor if you have a sore that doesn't heal in ...

Scientists report that they have developed a method for the effective healing of, and relief of pain associated with, canker sores. Scientists report that they have developed a method for the ...

Lip ulcers are cold sores, and canker sores are a type of mouth ulcer. Both can cause pain and discomfort but typically clear up without medical treatment. Lip ulcers are another name for cold sores.

Dear Dr. Gott: In a past column, you responded to a reader whose daughter suffered from constant mouth sores. You told her to switch toothpastes and use Orajel and similar products. I agree with your ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The healing of wounds in the mouth and on other mucous membranes appears to be slowed in people with a depressed mood, according to a report in Psychosomatic Medicine.

Lip cancer is an oral cancer that first develops on the lips, usually causing an open sore or painful lump. Initial warning signs of lip cancer can be hard to recognize. As the cancer progresses, ...

Sometimes your baby can get blisters on their lips. This can be caused by simple things like learning how to breastfeed or it can be a sign of an infection. There are things you can do to make sure ...