How can I tell if I have a cold sore?

[Sekel]

If I have a small red bump below my bottom lip (it's not touching it) but it itched for a little bit but now it doesn't, is that a cold sore. I've gotten something like this a long time ago but thought it was acne, it's in reletively the same spot. Plus there was a little cluster of maybe 5 orr so on the opposite side of my mouth. The cluster lasted for maybe a day if even. Something else is, right now I have Mono, so would that make a difference. Please help, thank you.

Sekel

[sparkeler]

It doesn't particularly sound like a cold sore.  But over 50% of the population gets cold sores.  It's really not that big of a deal even if it was.  

[Sekel]

Yeah, I didn't know if it was something that I needed to get medication for so it doesn't get worse or something. I really don't know a whole lot about cold sores, but I thought maybe it was caused by the Mono. Thank you for your help :)

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

It would be ebst to consult a skin specialist for your symptoms. Nothing can be said with surety without having a look at the lesions.

Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus, and they're contagious.

Signs and symptoms of cold sores include:
-Small, painful, fluid-filled blisters on a raised, red, painful area of your skin
-Pain or tingling, called the prodrome, often precedes the blisters by one to two days
-Usual duration of seven to 10 days

Cold sores usually appear on your lips. Occasionally, they occur on your nostrils, chin or fingers.

Cold sores generally clear up without treatment in seven to 10 days. If you experience frequent bouts, you should consult your doctor and he/she may prescribe an antiviral medication to treat cold sores.

Let us know if you need any further information.

Regards.