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Suggest Treatment For A Small Rash Above My Upper Pimple?

Hello! I got a small rash, about the size of your pinky nail, above my upper lip a couple days ago and its not going away. It started small and has just gotten bigger. It is not sore, tingly, or itchy but it has been getting flakey with dead skin and it feels tight. I ve been trying to treat it with polysporin and it doesn t seem to help. there is no lump or anything just a very embarrassing rash that everyone asks about. Thanks!
Mon, 21 Oct 2019
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Internal Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hi,

I think its herpes rash. You need to take Acyclovir 200-400 mg PO 5 times a day for 5 days.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Sameen Bin Naeem, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For A Small Rash Above My Upper Pimple?

Hi, I think its herpes rash. You need to take Acyclovir 200-400 mg PO 5 times a day for 5 days. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sameen Bin Naeem, General & Family Physician