Pictures Of Lupus | Mouth Sores Repack

Here are some examples of what lupus mouth sores may look like:

Lupus mouth sores, also known as oral ulcers or mouth ulcers, are a common symptom of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), a chronic autoimmune disease. These sores can appear on the inside of the mouth, lips, tongue, or throat. pictures of lupus mouth sores

| Feature | Lupus Sores | Canker Sores (Aphthous) | Herpes Simplex (Cold Sores) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Hard palate, inner cheeks | Soft movable tissue (floor of mouth, inside lips) | On lips or corners of mouth (keratinized tissue) | | Pain Level | Often painless or mild | Very painful | Painful (burning sensation) | | Borders | Irregular, red halo | Round, symmetrical, red halo | Clusters of tiny fluid-filled blisters | | Healing Time | Weeks to months (active with flare) | 7–14 days | 10–14 days | | Scarring | Can leave atrophic scars | Rarely scars | No scarring | Here are some examples of what lupus mouth

Frequently found during remission, these often look like raised white bumps or plaques with thin red lines around them and are generally painless. Where Do They Occur? Where Do They Occur

While they can appear anywhere in the oral cavity, certain locations are more common indicators of lupus: