Canker Sores

    Researchedby:
    Mike Murray
    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    Canker sores are ulcers that appear inside the mouth. They're not contagious. Their exact cause is unclear, but they have been linked to local trauma, stress, hormone changes, micronutrient deficiencies, and viral infections. They often heal on their own, but gels and mouthwashes can be used to alleviate symptoms.

    Canker Sores falls under the Oral Health category.

    5,657 participants in 5 trials and 1 meta-analysis

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    1. Canker Sores Symptoms - Bhalang K, Thunyakitpisal P, Rungsirisatean NAcemannan, a Polysaccharide Extracted from Aloe vera, Is Effective in the Treatment of Oral Aphthous UlcerationJ Altern Complement Med.(2012 Dec 16)
    2. Canker Sores Symptoms - Babaee N, Zabihi E, Mohseni S, Moghadamnia AAEvaluation of the therapeutic effects of Aloe vera gel on minor recurrent aphthous stomatitisDent Res J (Isfahan).(2012 Jul)
    3. Canker Sores Symptoms - Altaei DTTopical lavender oil for the treatment of recurrent aphthous ulcerationAm J Dent.(2012 Feb)
    4. Canker Sores Symptoms - Martin MD, Sherman J, van der Ven P, Burgess JA controlled trial of a dissolving oral patch concerning glycyrrhiza (licorice) herbal extract for the treatment of aphthous ulcersGen Dent.(2008 Mar-Apr)
    5. Canker Sores Symptoms - Jiang XW, Zhang Y, Zhu YL, Zhang H, Lu K, Li FF, Peng HYEffects of berberine gelatin on recurrent aphthous stomatitis: a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial in a Chinese cohortOral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol.(2012 Dec 12)
    6. Canker Sores Symptoms - Liu H, Tan L, Fu G, Chen L, Tan HEfficacy of Topical Intervention for Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis: A Network Meta-Analysis.Medicina (Kaunas).(2022 Jun 7)