What Causes A Red Spot On The Upper Lip And Nose?

Posted on Sun, 25 Sep 2016

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Question : I just noticed beneath my upper lip and my nose a red spot about 1/2 inch long, oval, doesn't itch or anything, possibly the center is the very beginning of a blister but hard to tell-- so I goggled shingles. I've had a respiratory cold for a few days, am 60, a cancer survivor

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Possibly viral in origin. Please upload images for confirmation

Detailed Answer:
Hello Sir

I can certainly understand your concern.

As per your description, this doesn't look like shingles , as rash if shingles is extremely painful.

Although this looks like a rash of Molluscum contagiosum, it's advisable to upload the images of the red spot for further evaluation and confirmation.

Once I receive the image, I will guide you appropriately.

Post your further questions if any.
Thank you.

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