Lip Ulcer
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A lip ulcer is a lesion or sore that appears on the lips or in the nearby area of the mouth. It can be due to multiple causes and is usually bothersome, especially when eating or speaking.
Common causes: Accidental bites, irritation from dentures or appliances, infections, contact with irritating substances, or dryness; some are related to the immune system.
When should you see a doctor? It's advisable to have it checked if it doesn't heal within a reasonable time, if it recurs frequently, if it grows, or if it changes color or appearance.
Which specialist treats it? The dentist and the oral pathologist evaluate lesions of the mouth, while the dermatologist may take part when it affects the skin of the lip. When a sore persists or looks different, the safest thing is to let a professional examine it.
Data on 699 doctors who treat lip ulcer
Which specialist treats lip ulcer?
Lip ulcers can be treated by a dentist, or by a general practitioner if related to other causes. See a doctor if the lip sore does not heal within a couple of weeks or is very painful.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in lip ulcer
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Miguel López Vázquez
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Frequently asked questions
What is lip ulcer?
A lip ulcer is a lesion or sore that appears on the lips or in the nearby area of the mouth. It can be due to multiple causes and is usually bothersome, especially when eating or speaking.
Which doctor treats lip ulcer?
Lip ulcers can be treated by a dentist, or by a general practitioner if related to other causes. See a doctor if the lip sore does not heal within a couple of weeks or is very painful.