Suggest Treatment For Herpes Labialis

Posted on Fri, 15 Jul 2016

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Fri, 15 Jul 2016 Answered on

Thu, 11 Aug 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : What could this be??

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
This seems to be herpes virus infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I am Dr Asmeet XXXXXXX Sawhney, a dermatologist.
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it is looking like herpes infection.
If it is not causing you too much discomfort just apply topical antibiotic like neosporin ointment or mupirocin cream on the affected area twice daily for 5-7 days.
This will resolve it.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (6 hours later)

What! Herpes! But how!?

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can be contracted with infected secretions or infected fomites

Detailed Answer:
Yes herpes labialis.
It can be easily contracted by coming in contact with infected secretions or infected fomites of a person already having herpes.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj