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What Causes Small Bump On Upper Lip?

I have had a small bump on my upper lip but on the outside of it for some years now I thought it maybe a cold sore im always licking my lips cause they dry out and be cracked im a clean person I wonder if its anything serious and will it ever go away or do I need to be treated for it
Thu, 25 Jun 2015
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Hi..
Can understand your concern..

As per your complain a persistent bump on upper lip standing from years can be an irritated hair follicle or a herpes infection causing cold sore..

Along with it there seems that you have chapped lips too..

I would suggest you to consult a dermatologist and get evaluation done and investigated for the sample from the bump to check for virus,culture and sensitivity testing etc..

In case of irritated hair follicle steroid based ointments can help..

In case of virus oral and topical antiviral therapy can help in preventing further outbreaks..
For chapped lips apply thick coat of petroleum jelly over the lips as it locks in moisture as well as prevent drying and maintain lubrication..

You can apply aloevera gel as well as lip balms containing beeswax.

Do not suck on the lips as it leads to further taking away the moisture from the lips..

Drink plenty of water to maintain hydration..

Apply ice packs on lips as it will help in increasing blood flow of lips and reduce chapping ..

Hope this information helps..

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Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Small Bump On Upper Lip?

Hi.. Can understand your concern.. As per your complain a persistent bump on upper lip standing from years can be an irritated hair follicle or a herpes infection causing cold sore.. Along with it there seems that you have chapped lips too.. I would suggest you to consult a dermatologist and get evaluation done and investigated for the sample from the bump to check for virus,culture and sensitivity testing etc.. In case of irritated hair follicle steroid based ointments can help.. In case of virus oral and topical antiviral therapy can help in preventing further outbreaks.. For chapped lips apply thick coat of petroleum jelly over the lips as it locks in moisture as well as prevent drying and maintain lubrication.. You can apply aloevera gel as well as lip balms containing beeswax. Do not suck on the lips as it leads to further taking away the moisture from the lips.. Drink plenty of water to maintain hydration.. Apply ice packs on lips as it will help in increasing blood flow of lips and reduce chapping .. Hope this information helps.. If you find the answer helpful kindly write a positive review and click on found this answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.