Three years ago I noticed a small smooth area on the side of my tongue. My dentist, oral surgeon, GP and dermatologist had no idea what it was except to say it wasn’t cancer. I actually diagnosed myself by going on the internet. When finally my Ear, Nose and Throat specialist told me I had geographic […]
Continue readingBy Joshua Martindale Angular Cheilitis is certainly not a term that you are likely to have come across often. However, if you hear the term and wonder what it is, or if someone you know says they have it then this article should help make it clear. Angular Cheilitis is a medical condition that affects […]
Continue readingBy Julie-Ann Amos Although no one has yet been able to find a cure-all for canker sores, there are plenty of steps you can take to reduce your risk. Canker sores on the tongue, mouth, and cheek are normally quite painful, which is probably why you are reading this article. So, let’s get right into […]
Continue readingBy JB Harrison A cold sore (HSV-1) is a small blister or blisters that take form around the outside of the mouth. Sometimes they may appear inside of the mouth, usually found on the roof of the mouth. They are clear and filled with fluid and are caused by the herpes simplex virus. Also referred […]
Continue readingBy Dr. Edward Barnes Don’t think that you are the lone cold sore sufferer. Almost 70% of the American population suffers from fever blisters. They might have been affected by it any age. The main problem with this disease is that it is recurring. Due to its recurrent attack nature, cold sores have gained much […]
Continue readingBy Dr. Edward Barnes It is believed that if you get cold sores once then it would recur again. So you don’t have any chance as it stays on body for a period of 9-14 days (depending upon its life cycle). These 9-14 days you are put to severe pain, discomfort and of course a […]
Continue readingBy Dr. Edward Barnes Are you really serious about getting rid of cold sores? Then you should definitely read this article. Most of the cold sore sufferers simply restrict themselves to the prescription medications without getting into reality. The cold sore is a viral outbreak otherwise known as fever blisters. It is caused by herpes […]
Continue readingAlthough not a tongue problem, per se, angular cheilitis is a problem of the mouth. It is an inflammatory lesion at the corner of the mouth that often occurs bilaterally. Angular cheilitis (also called cheilosis) shows up as deep cracks or splits. In severe cases, the splits can bleed when the mouth is opened and […]
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