Comment on YSK that SLS, an ingredient added to most commercial toothpastes, causes canker sores
KickMeElmo@sopuli.xyz 7 months agoand have never had canker sores
They come from a virus most people have living dormant inside them. Various factors may increase the breakout rate, but the virus is the true source. Sounds like you’re one of the lucky few uninfected.
obinice@lemmy.world 7 months ago
You’re thinking of cold sores, I think OP just means mouth ulcers. I’m not sure what the word canker means, could be an American term.
NumbersCanBeFun@kbin.social 7 months ago
canker
/kăng′kər/
noun
Ulceration of the mouth and lips.