Based on the symptoms, this looks like oral Herpes Virus-1. These ulcers usually take 10–14 days to heal. Steroids alone can delay healing; antivirals work best if started early.
This is NOT oral cancer. Cancer ulcers are usually painless and non-healing, unlike herpes which is painful and multiple.
If ulcers last more than 3 weeks or pain is severe, a re-evaluation is advised.
Answered2026-01-30 19:31:17
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