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Suggest Treatment For Cold Sore On The Lip
Brief Answer:
Appears to be folliculitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible.
First of all, it is sad to know what you had been experiencing lately. Based on the history you have shared, it can be anything ranging from herpes labialis to acne vulgaris but on based on its looks it favors more towards hair follicle infection.
It may need topical antibiotics like fucidic acid or antibiotics like augmentin etc. Using anti inflammatory drugs like acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain or swelling and anti histamines like cetrizine for itching can help with symptomatic relief.
If it progresses, get it reviewed by a dermatologist. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Hope this has answered your query, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
Appears to be folliculitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible.
First of all, it is sad to know what you had been experiencing lately. Based on the history you have shared, it can be anything ranging from herpes labialis to acne vulgaris but on based on its looks it favors more towards hair follicle infection.
It may need topical antibiotics like fucidic acid or antibiotics like augmentin etc. Using anti inflammatory drugs like acetaminophen or ibuprofen for pain or swelling and anti histamines like cetrizine for itching can help with symptomatic relief.
If it progresses, get it reviewed by a dermatologist. Wishing you a speedy recovery. Hope this has answered your query, if you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
this is almost the 4th day that there is no change to the bump i showed in picture. is a cold sore suppose to be like that? and another doctor said cold sore is accompanied by cold and coughs. i didnt have a cold but i had for only for few days. so does that mean its a cold sore...?
Brief Answer:
Less likely to be cold sore
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Thanks for sharing the feedback. Judging by its look it seems more like a local infection like of hair follicle infection called folliculitis and it may need topical or oral antibiotics however at this moment you can use only anti inflammatory meds like Ibuprofen or acetaminophen. It will resolve soon. If it doesn't get it reviewed in detail by the dermatologist. Regards.
Less likely to be cold sore
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Thanks for sharing the feedback. Judging by its look it seems more like a local infection like of hair follicle infection called folliculitis and it may need topical or oral antibiotics however at this moment you can use only anti inflammatory meds like Ibuprofen or acetaminophen. It will resolve soon. If it doesn't get it reviewed in detail by the dermatologist. Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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