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Suggest Remedy For Bump On Upper Lip

I have a bump on my upper lip. It s been there for about a month and it lookd like a blackhead. I put acne spit cream on it but it didn t go away. The other day i started picking at it to see if i could pop it, but it got bigger and red. What can i do to make it go away?
Fri, 3 Jul 2015
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Hi..
Can understand your concern..

As per your complain blackhead like bump on upper lip can be due to a bacterial infection or a Herpes virus infection, Acne, Fordyce's spot etc..

As you popped and it got injured leading to inflammation and redness..

I would suggest you to first get relieved of inflammation by applying a steroid based ointment like Prednisone 2.5% for reducing inflammation..

It is better to consult a dermatologist and get clinically evaluated for the exact cause of the bump and treatment can be done accordingly..

If it is a bacterial infection oral antibiotics like Amoxicillin 500mg twice daily and topical application of Triple antibiotic ointment like Polysporin can help..

In case of viral infection Oral and topical antivirals like Acyclovir can help in preventing further outbursts..

Fordyces spots are normal anatomical structures (Sebaceous glands) and for cosmetic purposes Carbon dioxide laser or electro dessication can be done..

Acne can be treated with anti acne agents like tretinoin.

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Suggest Remedy For Bump On Upper Lip

Hi.. Can understand your concern.. As per your complain blackhead like bump on upper lip can be due to a bacterial infection or a Herpes virus infection, Acne, Fordyce s spot etc.. As you popped and it got injured leading to inflammation and redness.. I would suggest you to first get relieved of inflammation by applying a steroid based ointment like Prednisone 2.5% for reducing inflammation.. It is better to consult a dermatologist and get clinically evaluated for the exact cause of the bump and treatment can be done accordingly.. If it is a bacterial infection oral antibiotics like Amoxicillin 500mg twice daily and topical application of Triple antibiotic ointment like Polysporin can help.. In case of viral infection Oral and topical antivirals like Acyclovir can help in preventing further outbursts.. Fordyces spots are normal anatomical structures (Sebaceous glands) and for cosmetic purposes Carbon dioxide laser or electro dessication can be done.. Acne can be treated with anti acne agents like tretinoin. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..