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Are Cold Sores On The Lower Lip A Causes For Concern?

My lower lip broke out in tons of cold sores the other day and a day or two after that I found a small lump under my chin just off center. It's pretty much right under my cold sore. It doesn't hurt unless I stretch my neck or mess with it. Should I be concerned?
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

It seems that you are suffering from viral infection caused by Herpes Simplex Virus 1 causing cold sores..
The small lump under the chin seems to be due to swollen lymph nodes secondary to infection..
I would suggest you to consult an Infectious Medicine Specialist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and blood tests can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..
You can be advised to take a long term course of anti-viral medicines like Acyclovir and also apply a topical application of anti viral ointments like Valacyclovir [Valtrex]..
Do warm compresses over the lymph nodes..
Avoid intimate contact with other individuals as it is a communicable infection and spread through close contact with infected individuals..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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Are Cold Sores On The Lower Lip A Causes For Concern?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. It seems that you are suffering from viral infection caused by Herpes Simplex Virus 1 causing cold sores.. The small lump under the chin seems to be due to swollen lymph nodes secondary to infection.. I would suggest you to consult an Infectious Medicine Specialist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and blood tests can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. You can be advised to take a long term course of anti-viral medicines like Acyclovir and also apply a topical application of anti viral ointments like Valacyclovir [Valtrex].. Do warm compresses over the lymph nodes.. Avoid intimate contact with other individuals as it is a communicable infection and spread through close contact with infected individuals.. Hope this helps.. Regards.