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Sand Like Bumps On Lips. Tried Cetaphil. How To Get Rid Of Them?

I noticed about 5-6 days ago I was getting these bumps on my lips: WWW.WWWW.WW They feel like tiny grains of sand and they area where they are at feels dry. I tried exfoliating with Cetaphil and shower gloves, just to give it a shot. The bumps went away a bit but I can still feel them and the dryness. Can anyone tell me what these bumps are and how to get rid of them? Thank you :)
Fri, 27 Jul 2012
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Hi there dominican baby. to put it in a nut-shell, your 'bumps' appear to be a case of herpes simplex infection. Your history is a bit sparse & if i am right, this has been a recurrent problem. If it is a first time occurence, then my diagnosis still stands but the treatment with a topical antiviral cream may prove to be more beneficial. Keep using a moisturizer lip balm/stick & for the moment you are good to go. try avoiding direct contact when you feel these bumps springing up as they may be contagious. Herpes simplex is a pretty common ailment & large sections of society carry the virus & it is largely harmless but niggling on the lips. Trust this info helps you handle it better. regds & do consult ur local dermatologist..dr Praveen Rodrigues MD Dermatologist, Bangalore, India
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Sand Like Bumps On Lips. Tried Cetaphil. How To Get Rid Of Them?

Hi there dominican baby. to put it in a nut-shell, your bumps appear to be a case of herpes simplex infection. Your history is a bit sparse & if i am right, this has been a recurrent problem. If it is a first time occurence, then my diagnosis still stands but the treatment with a topical antiviral cream may prove to be more beneficial. Keep using a moisturizer lip balm/stick & for the moment you are good to go. try avoiding direct contact when you feel these bumps springing up as they may be contagious. Herpes simplex is a pretty common ailment & large sections of society carry the virus & it is largely harmless but niggling on the lips. Trust this info helps you handle it better. regds & do consult ur local dermatologist..dr Praveen Rodrigues MD Dermatologist, Bangalore, India