What should I do about a white ulcer on the tip of my tongue?

Oct 23, 2025 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Chao
Introduction
White ulcers on the tip of the tongue may be caused by dietary irritation, high levels of mental stress, recurrent aphthous ulcers, oral candidiasis (thrush), or herpetic gingivostomatitis. These can be improved through dietary adjustments, emotional regulation, and medication. If the ulcer does not heal within two weeks or repeatedly worsens, prompt medical attention is necessary. Long-term consumption of spicy or excessively hot foods, or accidentally biting the tip of the tongue, may also contribute to this condition.

  舌尖长白色溃疡,可能是Diet刺激、精神压力大、复发性阿弗他溃疡、鹅口疮、疱疹性口炎等导致的,可通过调整Diet、调节情绪、MedicineTreatment等Method改善,若溃疡超过2周不愈或反复加重,需及时就医。

  1、Diet刺激:长期吃辛辣、过烫食物,或不小心咬伤舌尖,会损伤黏膜引发溃疡,伴明显疼痛感。Recommendation调整Diet,选择温凉、细软的食物,避免辛辣、过烫食物,减少黏膜刺激。

  2、精神压力大:长期焦虑、熬夜导致Immunity力下降,口腔黏膜易出现溃疡,可能伴随Sleep质量差、情绪烦躁。Recommendation规律作息,每天保证7-8小时Sleep,通过Exercise、听音乐等方式缓解压力,提升Immunity力。

  3、复发性阿弗他溃疡:与遗传、Immunity紊乱相关,口腔黏膜反复出现圆形或椭圆形溃疡,伴剧烈疼痛,1-2周可自愈。Patient可在Doctor的指导下使用西瓜霜喷剂、复方氯己定含漱液、重组人表皮生长因子凝胶等Medicine改善Symptoms。

  4、鹅口疮:由白色念珠菌感染引起,口腔黏膜出现白色凝乳状斑片,擦去后见充血创面,婴儿和Immunity力低下者易患病。Recommendation在Doctor的指导下使用制霉菌素片、氟康唑胶囊、碳酸氢钠溶液等Medicine缓解不适。

  5、疱疹性口炎:由单纯疱疹病毒感染所致,口腔黏膜出现簇集小水疱,破溃后形成溃疡,伴发热、口腔疼痛。遵医嘱使用阿昔洛韦乳膏、利巴韦林颗粒、西瓜霜含片等Medicine改善Symptoms。

  日常Nursing需保持口腔清洁,饭后用温水漱口,避免用手触碰溃疡面,减少细菌感染风险,同时多吃富含维生素的蔬果,助力黏膜修复。