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Question: Hi Doctor,
If it is a cold sore I would know right? I felt a pain as I was eating with a fork. I thought the side of fork may have cut my lip. So no im paranoid because one doctor told me that a blister or blisters can be so small that you don't even notice. and maybe that the blister broke open while i was eating....
If it was. cold sore I would have saw a blister or blisters on my lip when i put on ny lipstick before i had my lunch right?
Thank you...
If it is a cold sore I would know right? I felt a pain as I was eating with a fork. I thought the side of fork may have cut my lip. So no im paranoid because one doctor told me that a blister or blisters can be so small that you don't even notice. and maybe that the blister broke open while i was eating....
If it was. cold sore I would have saw a blister or blisters on my lip when i put on ny lipstick before i had my lunch right?
Thank you...
Brief Answer:
Consideration
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
This does not sound like a typical cold sore. I would expect that you would have a burning sensation and tingling sensation that would persist in this particular area of concern. You would probably also see some skin change which would indicate early signs of a cold sore.
I suspect you have a small area of inflammation of the skin which is not likely related to a real cold sore. try not to scratch or pick at this particular area right now. If you do notice some changes or the beginning of numbness in tingling in that particular area or a burning sensation and you might consider using a topical preparation such as Abreva to help alleviate your symptoms.
Thank you again for sending the question. Again this does not sound like a typical cold sore that you have right now. Continue to observe things and hopefully you will feel much better within the next couple of days.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Consideration
Detailed Answer:
hello and thank you for sending the question.
This does not sound like a typical cold sore. I would expect that you would have a burning sensation and tingling sensation that would persist in this particular area of concern. You would probably also see some skin change which would indicate early signs of a cold sore.
I suspect you have a small area of inflammation of the skin which is not likely related to a real cold sore. try not to scratch or pick at this particular area right now. If you do notice some changes or the beginning of numbness in tingling in that particular area or a burning sensation and you might consider using a topical preparation such as Abreva to help alleviate your symptoms.
Thank you again for sending the question. Again this does not sound like a typical cold sore that you have right now. Continue to observe things and hopefully you will feel much better within the next couple of days.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
thank you for answering.
I'm not feeling any sensation where the tiny tiny cut/sore is.. actually i cant really see it unless i really stretch my lip.
my very first cold sore was like a bubble i can see and i knew what it was. would my future re occuring outbreak be the same? im taking lysin everyday.
Do you feel its okay for me to wash my face like I usually wash my face? I'm just afraid if it is a real cold sore then Id be spreading it everywhere on my face....
I'm not feeling any sensation where the tiny tiny cut/sore is.. actually i cant really see it unless i really stretch my lip.
my very first cold sore was like a bubble i can see and i knew what it was. would my future re occuring outbreak be the same? im taking lysin everyday.
Do you feel its okay for me to wash my face like I usually wash my face? I'm just afraid if it is a real cold sore then Id be spreading it everywhere on my face....
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
It's fine to wash your face as usual. just don't use a lot of pressure close to the area of concern. Future outbreaks may not be a bubble. they may be much less severe. Lysine a good antiviral supplement.
I think you are in great shape to have a cold sore free life for a good long time.
Sincerley,
Dr Galamaga
Followup
Detailed Answer:
It's fine to wash your face as usual. just don't use a lot of pressure close to the area of concern. Future outbreaks may not be a bubble. they may be much less severe. Lysine a good antiviral supplement.
I think you are in great shape to have a cold sore free life for a good long time.
Sincerley,
Dr Galamaga
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Priyanka G Raj
i did have some discomfort on my lip area couple of days ago so im just very worried. so if theres no changes to the area tomorrow is it safe to say its not a cold sore...?
Brief Answer:
Followup.
Detailed Answer:
Yes at that point safe to say not a cold sore.
Take care,
Dr Galamaga
Followup.
Detailed Answer:
Yes at that point safe to say not a cold sore.
Take care,
Dr Galamaga
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
this is this morning i checked. the tiny sp
ot is on my bottom lip closer to the corner of my mouth (right side of the bottom lip) . the tiny open cut/cold sore was there but it looks like everything is normal now. would you say say from the image?
thank you so much for being patient answering my questions.
ot is on my bottom lip closer to the corner of my mouth (right side of the bottom lip) . the tiny open cut/cold sore was there but it looks like everything is normal now. would you say say from the image?
thank you so much for being patient answering my questions.
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
From the picture everything does look normal. I see no suspicious lesion at all.
Sincerely,
Dr Galamaga
Followup
Detailed Answer:
From the picture everything does look normal. I see no suspicious lesion at all.
Sincerely,
Dr Galamaga
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Dr. Yogesh D
thank you very much Dr. XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
you are very welcome!
Dr Galamaga
Followup
Detailed Answer:
you are very welcome!
Dr Galamaga
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Priyanka G Raj
sorry doctor...
one more question...the small cut/cold or whatever it was...if it was a cold sore. would it be possible be healed in 3 days...no right?
i guess what im trying to do is to make sure it wasnt a cold sore since a cold sore even by taking lysin it would take longer than 3 days to heal. i understand its common but it is still not okay to pass on to others. so i want to make sure i dont pass it to others.
one more question...the small cut/cold or whatever it was...if it was a cold sore. would it be possible be healed in 3 days...no right?
i guess what im trying to do is to make sure it wasnt a cold sore since a cold sore even by taking lysin it would take longer than 3 days to heal. i understand its common but it is still not okay to pass on to others. so i want to make sure i dont pass it to others.
Brief Answer:
Considerations.
Detailed Answer:
You would expect it to take more than just three days to heal if it were a cold sore.
Thanks again.
Dr Galamaga
Considerations.
Detailed Answer:
You would expect it to take more than just three days to heal if it were a cold sore.
Thanks again.
Dr Galamaga
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Dr. Sonia Raina
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