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Because we know the pain.</description><link>https://cankersore.info/</link><item><title>Debacterol and Oralmedic in the U.S.: Why They Show Up on eBay (and Why That’s Riskier Than It Looks)</title><link>https://cankersore.info/blog/debacterol-oralmedic-ebay-us/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://cankersore.info/blog/debacterol-oralmedic-ebay-us/</guid><description>A story-driven, plain-language guide to what these products are, why U.S. availability is complicated, why marketplace sourcing is uniquely risky for caustic oral treatments, and what to do instead.</description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Chamomile Tea: My Surprise Canker Sore Relief (and the Science Behind It)</title><link>https://cankersore.info/blog/chamomile-tea-canker-sore-relief/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://cankersore.info/blog/chamomile-tea-canker-sore-relief/</guid><description>How a simple cup of chamomile tea became my most effective pain relief for canker sores. The science behind its anti-inflammatory compounds and what clinical studies actually show.</description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Your Immune System and Canker Sores: The “Friendly Fire” Theory</title><link>https://cankersore.info/blog/immune-system-canker-sores/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://cankersore.info/blog/immune-system-canker-sores/</guid><description>Why recurring canker sores are often framed as an immune “misfire,” what researchers think is happening (T cells, cytokines), and practical steps that may reduce outbreaks.</description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Uvula Canker Sore: That made wanted to jump from a bridge</title><link>https://cankersore.info/blog/uvula-canker-sore/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://cankersore.info/blog/uvula-canker-sore/</guid><description>This winter my immune system went into overdrive (COVID plus a flu shot), and I got a monster canker sore on my uvula. Here is why that location hurts so much, what makes it hard to treat, and what to watch for.</description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Oral pH and Canker Sores: What Research Says (and What You Can Do About It)</title><link>https://cankersore.info/blog/oral-ph-and-canker-sores/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://cankersore.info/blog/oral-ph-and-canker-sores/</guid><description>Does a more acidic mouth make canker sores more likely? Here is what studies find about salivary pH in people with recurrent ulcers, plus practical, low-risk ways to support a healthier pH.</description><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>SLS-Free Toothpaste for Canker Sores: Does It Help? 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Here is what studies show about SLS-free toothpaste, plus how to switch and what ingredients to look for.</description><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Different Types of Mouth Ulcers (With Pictures): Causes, Colors, Shapes, and When to Worry</title><link>https://cankersore.info/blog/different-types-of-mouth-ulcers/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://cankersore.info/blog/different-types-of-mouth-ulcers/</guid><description>A visual and practical guide to common mouth ulcers (canker sores, trauma, herpes, thrush, lichen planus, systemic disease, and oral cancer), how they look and feel, and when to seek medical care.</description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Not All the Bs Are the Same: Vitamin B and Canker Sores</title><link>https://cankersore.info/blog/vitamin-b-and-canker-sores/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://cankersore.info/blog/vitamin-b-and-canker-sores/</guid><description>What the research says about vitamin B12, folate, and other B vitamins in recurrent canker sores, plus a practical, measured way to test and supplement.</description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The Heavy-Handed Ways to Stop Canker Sore Pain (Cautery, Lasers, Prescriptions)</title><link>https://cankersore.info/blog/heavy-handed-ways-to-stop-canker-sore-pain/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://cankersore.info/blog/heavy-handed-ways-to-stop-canker-sore-pain/</guid><description>When OTC gels and patches are not enough: chemical cautery, silver nitrate, dental lasers, prescription anti-inflammatories, and what is actually accessible in the US vs EU.</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why the Heck Is There Still No Cure for Canker Sores?</title><link>https://cankersore.info/blog/why-is-there-still-no-cure-for-canker-sores/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://cankersore.info/blog/why-is-there-still-no-cure-for-canker-sores/</guid><description>Why a super common condition still has no cure, with research and funding context, plus why patient stories matter.</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Licorice: The Sweet Root That Soothes Mouth Sores</title><link>https://cankersore.info/blog/licorice-the-sweet-root-that-soothes-mouth-sores/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://cankersore.info/blog/licorice-the-sweet-root-that-soothes-mouth-sores/</guid><description>Licorice root has a long history as a mouth-soothing herb. Here’s what it is, why it might help canker sores, how people use it, and what the clinical studies actually suggest.</description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Most Common Over-the-Counter Canker Sore Remedies (With Examples)</title><link>https://cankersore.info/blog/most-common-otc-canker-sore-remedies/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://cankersore.info/blog/most-common-otc-canker-sore-remedies/</guid><description>A practical guide to common OTC canker sore options like numbing gels, protective liquids, patches, rinses, and oral pain relievers, plus what they do and when to seek help.</description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Natural Remedies for Canker Sores from Around the World</title><link>https://cankersore.info/blog/natural-remedies-for-canker-sores-from-around-the-world/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://cankersore.info/blog/natural-remedies-for-canker-sores-from-around-the-world/</guid><description>A collection of natural and traditional remedies people commonly try for canker sores, how they are used, and what they are trying to achieve (mostly soothing, not curing).</description><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>What Is a Canker Sore?</title><link>https://cankersore.info/blog/what-is-a-canker-sore/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://cankersore.info/blog/what-is-a-canker-sore/</guid><description>A clear explanation of what canker sores are, what they look and feel like, how long they last, when to worry, and how they differ from cold sores.</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Why I’m Writing This</title><link>https://cankersore.info/blog/why-im-writing-this/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://cankersore.info/blog/why-im-writing-this/</guid><description>A personal note on living with recurring canker sores, and why this site exists.</description><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>