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Skin Disorder Painful Sores
A canker sore is a painful, open sore in the mouth. Canker sores are white or yellow and surrounded by a bright red area. They are not cancerous.
A canker sore is not the same as a
Alternative Names
Aphthous ulcer; Ulcer - aphthous
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Canker sores are a common form of
Canker sores may also be linked to problems with the body's immune...
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Canker sore treatment
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative Names Treatment - canker sores Information Question: How can you treat painful canker sores in your mouth? ... Read more »
Video games linked to new skin disorder
Researchers in Switzerland have identified a new skin disorder caused by the overuse of video game consoles. The disorder--called PlayStation palmar... Read more »
Skin lesion aspiration
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Skin lesion aspiration is the withdrawal of fluid from a skin lesion (sore). How the test is performed A needle is inserted into a skin... Read more »
Bizarre skin disorder confounds scientists
An unusual skin condition that researchers are calling Morgellons syndrome is sparking a debate on whether the symptoms are physical or all in a... Read more »
Erysipelas
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Blisters Fever , shaking, and chills Painful, very red, swollen, and warm skin underneath the sore (lesion) Skin lesion... Read more »
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