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 762 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. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Lorena Guadalupe Ruiz Ramos
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Celina Flores Olvera
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
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.