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 ...

Canker sores, or aphthous ulcers, can affect the tongue and other parts of the mouth. A canker sore on the tongue can be painful and make eating difficult. Topical treatments and mouthwashes can help ...

Hand, foot and mouth disease primarily affects children under age 5. (Getty Images) Between COVID-19, monkeypox and polio, it’s understandable that some parents may be feeling a bit overwhelmed by ...

A sore on the side of the tongue can develop for various reasons, including canker sores, cold sores, or a minor injury. Less commonly, a sore on the tongue may be a sign of cancer. In some cases, ...

Katie Drablos was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in April 2021. A specialist removed a spot of tongue cancer and found lesions that had spread to her neck. The 35-year-old is recovering now, a year ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19 symptoms usually include fever, cough, aches and difficulty breathing, among others. A new study, however, suggests that skin ...

Coronavirus patients may develop rash-like lesions inside their mouths, a small Spanish study recently concluded. Researchers involved in the study, published last week in JAMA Dermatology, examined ...

As we head into our third pandemic winter, most people are all too familiar with the signs of COVID-19. The disease wears many different faces and can show up as chills, cough, difficulty breathing or ...

A canker sore—a painful white ulcer inside the mouth—might be brought on by stress. Or the wrong toothpaste. Or certain foods: tomatoes, peanuts, cinnamon. Or an iron deficiency. Or an allergy. Or a ...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, COVID-19 symptoms usually include fever, cough, aches and difficulty breathing, among others. A new study, however, suggests that skin ...