Cold Sores

The cold Sores are ulcers that occur in the oral mucosa, also known as open sores and are one of the pathologies of the mouth that has more recurrence in conjunction with the decay. Have a small size of about 5 mm approximately

Have a whitish or yellowish color mostly, in the area of appearance are surrounded by a bright red area, but these are not contagious or cancerous. In addition, it should be noted that canker sores are not herpes labialis or cold sores.

Causes of cold Sores

Cold sores also called ulcers are generated in the mouth due to the emergence of viral infections, for biting, self-inflicted or may not know the why of them.

These applying for that can be compromised with the problems of the body's immune system and tend to be associated with the following causes:

1. May occur because of the automordeduras and by the friction produced by the denture.
2. It is also produced by external elements, such as hot liquid, chemicals, drugs, or toothpaste.
3. Sometimes food allergies can produce.
4. If you have any infection or problems with the immune system depressed also have the possibility of the occurrence of canker sores.
5. Another factor that has an important role in the appearance is the emotional stress.
6. Hormonal disorders can be caused in the same way.
7. Has a very close relationship with the use of tobacco.
8. The behçet's disease, tends to produce, although fewer in number, according to studies in the area.
9. It can also be caused by an injury generated by an arrangement in the mouth.
10. A Product of a mouthwash made with a lot of force.
11. Can result from the decrease of certain minerals and vitamins in the body, such as iron, vitamin B12 and folic acid.
12. This applying for that can also be inherited.
13. Women tend to be more likely to get a canker sore than men.

Symptoms of cold Sores

Cold sores are evident on the lips, both below and above and in the interior area of the cheeks, presenting the following main symptoms:

• Have a white or yellowish.
• Tend to lead to a degree not very wide of pain.
• In most cases the size is not very large.
• There are cases in which the applying for that are extreme and lead to fever and general malaise.
• Can be generated in patches in the mouth, which is then transformed into a canker sore.
• You can change its color to one gray when it begins to heal.

Prevention of cold Sores

To prevent the playback of a canker sore it is recommended to generate a daily routine of oral hygiene right. Similarly, we should avoid certain factors that cause cold sores are more likely to appear in the mouth as they are the stress and tobacco.

The Prevention of canker sores are very simple, but experts advise a certain amount of care among which we can mention:

1. Maintain oral hygiene of continuous and adequate daily.
2. Eat a varied diet which is rich in fruits and vegetables.
3. Add to your diet foods that have vitamin C and omega-3.
4. Do not consume hot meals to avoid burns.

Types of Canker sore

We have found three different types:

• The first has the characteristic of having wounds that have a size less than 1 cm and are found on the exterior of the mouth, and in a very small number, this being the most common of the cases with a percentage of 80% of those who know.
• The second is a little more aggravated because that is composed of wounds that are larger than the size of 1 cm, these being deeper and in greater numbers.
• And, finally, there is the third type which is evident in many wounds with a very small size, approximately 1 to 2 mm facing grouped among them.

Diagnosis of cold Sores

Their only diagnosis is evidence at the time of the appearance of the wounds as explained above, that is to say, applying for that with a smaller size that have a white color with a perimeter of red around the oral mucosa.

Tests and exams for cold Sores

The trusted physician can often perform diagnostic tests to observe the ulcers if the patient is prone to the recurrence of these.

If your canker sores are persistent, that is to say, continue to appear you must perform tests to try to find the causes of this, such as: herpes infection, erythema multiforme, lichen planus, epidermolysis, and allergies to medications.

In strong cases, you may need more tests than usual and even a biopsy to try to find the additional causes of canker sores. These ulcers in the mouth are not any type of cancer, and also tend not to become him.

Treatment of cold Sores

Up to now it has not been found a specific therapy for the treatment of this condition, but in the same way you can apply topical treatments to local or mouthwashes that contain anti-inflammatory medications such as triamcinolone, carbenoxolone, dexamethasone, or antibiotics such as minocycline, tetracycline.

And in rare cases are often used treatments with immunomodulatory local or oral, the healing of these wounds may have a duration of between 7 to 14 days in which you must follow the necessary care for which is not

Risk factors for cold Sores

This disease in its origin is not generated by any kind of risk to your health. Only if applying for that tend to come back, and each relapse happens that their size and number are seen in the increase.

You should go to the doctor to make a full assessment because it can have the possibility to see associated with another pathology for which will appear but you have the right treatment.