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What Causes White Bump In Lower Lip?

Hi, I had fingered a csw for 3 minutes and also got a protected oral from her for 2-3 min. 6 days after that encounter, I got a white bump dangerously close to my lower lip. I poked at that and some white waxy puss came out. Is this herpes or a pimple ? There was no itching, tingling, pain around that area.
Mon, 11 Apr 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain a bump close to the lip that on popping released a waxy white pus does not seems to be due to Herpes virus infection, rather it seems to be due to causes like hair follicle infection or folliculitis, ingrown hair, infected gland in the area, bacterial infection of the skin etc..

As far as Herpes is concerned it is commonly in the form of clusters of fluid filled blisters and the presentation of your symptoms are not indicating herpes..

I would suggest you to take a sterile gauze piece and put gentle pressure over the lump and drain of pus as much as possible..

Clean the area with antiseptic solution and apply a triple antibiotic ointment over it..

If there is pain anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen can be taken..

In case if it still does not resolve or worsen consult a General Physician and get evaluated and he can do an Incision and Drainage and also give you a course of oral antibiotics and painkillers for relief..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes White Bump In Lower Lip?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain a bump close to the lip that on popping released a waxy white pus does not seems to be due to Herpes virus infection, rather it seems to be due to causes like hair follicle infection or folliculitis, ingrown hair, infected gland in the area, bacterial infection of the skin etc.. As far as Herpes is concerned it is commonly in the form of clusters of fluid filled blisters and the presentation of your symptoms are not indicating herpes.. I would suggest you to take a sterile gauze piece and put gentle pressure over the lump and drain of pus as much as possible.. Clean the area with antiseptic solution and apply a triple antibiotic ointment over it.. If there is pain anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen can be taken.. In case if it still does not resolve or worsen consult a General Physician and get evaluated and he can do an Incision and Drainage and also give you a course of oral antibiotics and painkillers for relief.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.