Although these sores on your tongue or inside your mouth usually go away after a week or two, they can still be bothersome. Here are five remedies to help relieve them.
Fatigue, stress, reduced immunity – skin ulcers have several causes. In people with sensitivity to them, they can also be caused by certain foods rich in hydrocyanic acid: nuts, Gruyere, Laguiole or Gruyere cheese, pineapple, kiwi, green apples. Ulcers can also occur as a result of trauma caused by a crust of bread or a sharp object. Most often, skin ulcers disappear as quickly as they appeared, within one to two weeks, but they can also be eliminated with the help of these remedies.
- I rely on cold. It soothes pain and inflammation when the affected area is tingling or uncomfortable. Apply an ice cube to the affected area several times a day, or better yet, crushed ice wrapped in a clean cloth to protect the mucous membrane. No ice on hand? Drink a cold drink.
What if it doesn’t work?
- I switch to gargling with a saline solution that you can buy at the drugstore. If you prefer a homemade solution, add two teaspoons of salt or, even better, half a teaspoon of baking soda to half a glass of warm water. Hold the liquid in your mouth for a few minutes before spitting it out. Three to four times a day.
What if it doesn’t work?
- I chose a natural antibiotic. To avoid the risk of infection, dilute two drops of grapefruit seed extract (available at health food stores) in a tablespoon of warm water. Soak a cotton ball in the extract and apply it to the ulcer. Repeat three times a day. And temporarily eliminate all acidic foods from your diet.
What if it doesn’t work?
- I apply a healing gel. “Ask your pharmacist for advice,” advises Martial Freiss, president of the Ile-de-France regional council of pharmacists. There are several options: Pansoral or Pyralvex, or a liquid based on acetylsalicylic acid (not recommended for children). Apply three to four times a day until the ulcers have completely disappeared. He may also recommend a spray or pain-relieving lozenges that provide immediate relief.
What if it doesn’t work?
- I go to the dentist. Only he can “burn” the annoying stomatitis by applying a drop of trichloroacetic acid to the mucous membrane. There is also a condition called aphthosis. It is characterized by multiple lesions. It can also be a misaligned tooth or even a disease. The dentist makes a diagnosis and, depending on the case, prescribes mouthwashes based on antibiotics, corticosteroids or antiviral drugs.