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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Is this a cold sore?
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Is this a cold sore?
by jen, Mar 01, 2001 12:00AM
I noticed a small red patch on the top of my lip last week. Then, small pinpoint sized bumps appeared and a few days later they just flaked off. I never had any stinging, tingling or pain. They never left a crust. All that remained after the flaking off of skin was some redness. Is this a cold sore? Contact dermatitis? or just dry skin? I thought cold sores were painful. Just curious.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Mar 01, 2001 12:00AM
, Mar 01, 2001 12:00AM
It's hard to say. If the same thing ever happens again in the same way, that would argue for a cold sore. Most cold sores are clusters of blisters which dry into a crust, so what you had seems different, but it's possible that it was just a mild form. Right now it's mot catchy, so it's academic until/unless it comes again. In answer to your last point, cold sores are usually a little sore, but not really painful.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
