Canker sores and cold sores are both non-threatening blisters in and around the mouth, but there are a few key differences ...

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 ...

Mouth cancer can appear on the lips or anywhere in the mouth, including the tissues inside the cheeks, the tongue, and the gums. Mouth cancer may look like red, gray, or white patches of skin, thick ...

New research finds oral lesions, including ulcers, redness, and spots in the mouth, are linked to several risk factors in people with lupus. While many of the risk factors identified are not ...

What's the best way to determine the type of oral mucosal lesion a patient may have? Can symptoms such as xerostomia and differences in saliva help distinguish oral lichen planus, oral lichenoid ...

In addition to oral lesions being an early sign of COVID-19, infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus may trigger the late onset of secondary ulcers in patients, according to a letter to the editor ...

Detection, evaluation, and management of oral lesions are critical responsibilities for oral healthcare providers. Although most oral lesions are benign, they can represent chronic mucosal disorders ...

PHILADELPHIA--A team of Canadian scientists may have discovered a way to use a simple dye as a litmus test to identify abnormal areas of the mouth that may become cancers. According to a study ...

Pyogenic granuloma, also known as lobular capillary haemangioma, is a benign vascular lesion that typically arises following local trauma or chronic irritation. In the oral cavity, it forms part of 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 ...