Suggest Treatment For Red Spot On Lip Like Cold Sore

Posted on Wed, 17 Dec 2014

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Wed, 17 Dec 2014 Answered on

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Question : I have a red spot on the corner of my lip 3 months after a cold sore that was there. It does not hurt but there is some discoloration. What can I do that would work for sure to make it look healthy again?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
I understand your concern.
It is important to confirm the diagnosis. Can you please upload a photograph of your lip showing the involved area?
Its very important for me to see the area in order to give a proper guidance.
There is an option to upload photos on right side of query page. Please utilize that. You can also email reports to YYYY@YYYY with subject as attn Dr XXXXXXX Kumar.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (28 minutes later)

I have uploaded a photo. It only looks that red because the picture was taken up close

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
post inflammatory discoloration

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the photograph.
It is looking like post inflammatory discoloration.
You can use a mild steroid cream like fluticasone for a week.
This will help you.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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