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Suggest Treatment To Get Rid Of Red Pimple On Lip

Hi. I have a red pimple (I think it's a pimple) on my lip (upper). I play trumpet. It hurts when I touch it or put pressure on it. It formed a little white-ish yellowish head on it too. How can I make this go away as fast as possible? I have band practice tomorrow!
Tue, 7 Jun 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 red pimple on the top lip can be due to bacterial infection while can also be due to inflamed sebaceous gland or can be due to continuous rubbing causing friction and trauma while playing trumpet..
Whitish-yellow head is an indication that it is infected with formation of a pustule..
I would suggest you to apply Triple antibiotic ointment over it..
Do cool compresses over it every 2 to 3 hours..
Avoid putting any trauma to it to prevent its exaggeration..
Do not lick it with the tongue to avoid chances of infection..
If it pains you can apply numbing gel containing Lignocaine and also take Ibuprofen..

If still does not improve consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Suggest Treatment To Get Rid Of Red Pimple On Lip

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain a red pimple on the top lip can be due to bacterial infection while can also be due to inflamed sebaceous gland or can be due to continuous rubbing causing friction and trauma while playing trumpet.. Whitish-yellow head is an indication that it is infected with formation of a pustule.. I would suggest you to apply Triple antibiotic ointment over it.. Do cool compresses over it every 2 to 3 hours.. Avoid putting any trauma to it to prevent its exaggeration.. Do not lick it with the tongue to avoid chances of infection.. If it pains you can apply numbing gel containing Lignocaine and also take Ibuprofen.. If still does not improve consult an Oral Physician and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..