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Suggest Treatment For Sore On Front Of Bottom Lip

I have this sore on front on my bottom lip.I went to the Dr.and he gave me oral antibiotics to take for 5 days,it s done nothing to improve it.So now he is sending me to a oral surgeon.It bleeds & it hurts.I also have R.A..What do you think this might be ??I m really scared.
Thu, 1 Mar 2018
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Hello,

As per your case history, you have herpes labialis. My treatment advice is - 
1. Don't squeeze the lesions as it may worsen the condition. 
2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like fusiderm cream twice daily on it. 
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine for itching and NSAID like ibuprofen for pain. 
4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral acyclovir taken only after consulting a dermatologist. 

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

Regards,
 Dr. Harshit Bhachech
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Suggest Treatment For Sore On Front Of Bottom Lip

Hello, As per your case history, you have herpes labialis. My treatment advice is -  1. Don t squeeze the lesions as it may worsen the condition.  2. Apply a mild antibiotic cream like fusiderm cream twice daily on it.  3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine for itching and NSAID like ibuprofen for pain.  4. Other treatment options are oral antibiotics, oral acyclovir taken only after consulting a dermatologist.    Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards,  Dr. Harshit Bhachech