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Are Pus Filled Blisters On The Edge Of The Lips Signs Of Herpes?
Question: I had a sore (whithead ) on edge of the lip. this whitehead burst(was pus). The next day 2 cold sore blisters developed on same site. Seems this scenario has happened to me in the past. can the pimple on edge of lip trigger the Herpes outbreak.
Brief Answer:
It doesn’t trigger but rather suggests a herpes outbreak!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these blisters that you have reported. This is suggestive of a herpetic outbreak. This ties with the fact that you have had a similar episode in the past as well. To allow for rapid healing, avoid picking on it all the times. Keep me posted on the progress and an image to review would be welcomed!
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
It doesn’t trigger but rather suggests a herpes outbreak!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these blisters that you have reported. This is suggestive of a herpetic outbreak. This ties with the fact that you have had a similar episode in the past as well. To allow for rapid healing, avoid picking on it all the times. Keep me posted on the progress and an image to review would be welcomed!
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be. Above all, thanks for using our services.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
In researching one of the triggers could be injury infection or trauma around lips. That is why I think the infected hair may have been enough to trigger.
Brief Answer:
That’s correct!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
That ’s correct and the sores are suggestive of a herpetic outbreak. I wish you well and hope this answers your worries. I am happy if you need more information about these.
Until next, stay safe, take care and wish you a speedy recovery!
That’s correct!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
That ’s correct and the sores are suggestive of a herpetic outbreak. I wish you well and hope this answers your worries. I am happy if you need more information about these.
Until next, stay safe, take care and wish you a speedy recovery!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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