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Sorry hun they are the same thing. The name cold sore is supposed to lessen the stigma of having oral herpes.

The good thing is they are nothing bad to have, they don't do any thing else besides cause an annoying sore / blisters, they are also very common to have. FYI they can be passed to the mouth with out ever having any thing to do with sex. When they break out it's often a sign that you're run down, have been out in the sun or cold weather fot too long, or stressed out by some thing.

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a cold sore is a canker sore on the outside lip a canker sore is anywhere inside your mouth p.s a canker sore can be transmitted to some one else also nobody knows what causes a canker sores but i know some people whom love canker sore because they lick them for pain

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Cold sores are on the lip and canker sores are in the mouth.

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A cold sore and a fever blister are the same thing.

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cranker sores a white spots inside the mouth,and cold sores are red bumps around the mouth

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Cold sores are not the same thing as canker sores. Canker sores are not contagious; cold sores are contagious.

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They are caused by the same virus which is oral herpes. Fever blisters look more like raised blisters. Cold sores eventually turn into an open sore then scab over and heal up.

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Cold sores and canker sores are not the same.

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Can making out with a person who gets canker sores give you canker sores?

No. I have canker sores and have never kowingly given some one canker sores. Canker sores are not caused by the same thing that causes cold sores and as far as I know they are not contagious. But to be on the safe side avoid kissing this person until their canker sores go away.


Why is it important for a distinction to be made between a canker and a cold sore?

The two sores can usually be distinguished visually and there are specific diagnostic tests for herpes infection.


What is the difference between a cold sore fever blister and herpes?

Canker sores an cold sores are not the same thing. Oral herpes is caused by a contagious virus. Cold sores can cause a lot of discomfort or pain and they affect the out side of the mouth. Canker sores are caused by bacteria and as far as I know they are not contagious. Canker sores are raise white slightly itchy masses that occuron the inside of the mouth.


Are canker sores contagious?

Nope. Cold sores are though.


Cold sores inside the mouth?

Sores inside the mouth are called canker sores.


Is it possible to have a canker sore in your mouth and have a cold sore on your lip at the same time?

No the chances of canker sores are very less, canker sores once there are contagious though.


Can acid reflux cause tenderness burning sensation and sore lips without any sign of cold sores or canker sores?

No


What is the drug for canker sores?

FYI canaker sores are not related to oral herpes (the virus that causes cold sores). See related link for some remedies.


Can canker sores be caught from someone else?

No, canker sores are not contagious and cannot be caught from someone else. They are typically caused by factors like stress, certain foods, or minor injuries to the mouth.


What if you have a cold sore in your mouth after making out?

A canker sore can be caused by many things. See the related link for more information on canker sores inside the mouth.


Is it normal to have 5 cold sores on your mouth?

Outbreaks of multiple canker sores can and do occur (in contrast to the classic single ulcer form). Usually the total number of canker sores that will form at one time will be six or fewer. If multiple canker sores do develop they tend to be widely distributed throughout the person's mouth (as opposed to being clustered together).


What are the sores on lips and mouth?

Sores on the lips and mouth are most commonly caused by the herpes simplex virus (cold sores) or canker sores. Cold sores are contagious and typically appear as small fluid-filled blisters around the lips, while canker sores are not contagious and appear as painful ulcers inside the mouth. Both usually heal on their own within a week or two.