Most of us have had mouth ulcers at some time in our lives ... grandson's body and could affect his growth. The steroid cream usually heals the ulcer and so reduces pain within one to two weeks ...

The recommended use of collagenase ointment consists of daily application of a 1 to 2mm thick layer on the ulcer bed (according to the manufacturers). Daily care of chronic ulcers in hospitalised ...

Before you apply a gel, paste or ointment, dab the mouth ulcer dry with a cotton bud, as “this will prolong the time the medication remains on the mucosa,” Dr Sellerberg recommends.