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Canker sores and mouth ulcers; how to avoid and relieve pain

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For years, I've been suffering from canker sores. Canker Sores are white ulcers that forms inside the mouth.  They are quite painful and can last 3 to 7 days.  There are many reasons for canker sores.  I am not a medical professional, however, I figured out why I get them and how to relieve the pain. It is important to note that Canker sores are not transferable to others by contact or sharing food.  Canker Sores differ from Cold Sores (HSV-1) (Herpes) .  So don't worry about infecting others. Here are some triggers to canker sores: 1.  Fatigue 2.  Stress 3.  Compromise to immune system (illness or certain medication) 4.  Food allergies or sensitivity 5.  Sodium Laurel Sulfate (SLS) or Titanium DiOxide When providing Permanent Makeup Lip Blushing , one of the question on the consent form is "Do you have Herpes or Cold Sores around the lips".  Some people answer "Yes", however, it turns out they get Canker Sores, ...

Cold sores, herpes (HSV-1) for Lip Permanent Makeup Procedures

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Common question asked by Permanent Makeup Artist when performing Lip Blush or Lip Blushing procedures..."Have you ever had cold sores or fever blisters?"  On average, 1 in 3 clients will answer "Yes".  Cold sores are highly contagious and is transferable to others. Cold sores or fever blisters pop up on the lips or surrounding skin around the lips.  You may feel a tingling sensation around the mouth prior to an outbreak.  They are clusters of sores, red in color, and secrete a clear fluid.  They are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1).  HSV carriers have periodic outbreak due to fatigue, stress, compromise to their immune system, over exposure to sun/wind, or  trauma to the lips or mouth area.  Upon outbreak, average duration of time to heal is 2 weeks.  During outbreaks, it is highly contagious to others.   May transfer to others via sharing of utensils, food, toothpaste, kissing, etc... There are over the cou...