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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
LIP PIMPLE
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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LIP PIMPLE
by millaw, May 21, 2006 12:00AM
Hi Dr. Rockoff. Thank you for being a source of comfort for so many. Query: Is it possible to get pimples on the upper and lower lip and have them NOT be herpes/cold sores? Every now and again I get a pimple on my lip, sometimes on my lower lip and sometimes on my upper lip. No clustering or blistering or any precursor tingling. Just a regular pimple with a whitehead. I also get angular cheilitis in both corners of my mouth (not at the same time) at varying times (not sure if this is relevant but just a little background info.). Worried that these pimples are evidence of Herpes. Thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, May 23, 2006 12:00AM
, May 23, 2006 12:00AM
They probably are just pimples, especially since they occur on both the upper and lower lips. I guess for complete assurance you'd need to see a doctor when they're fresh (or maybe take a good photo to show someone.) But they don't sound like cold sores.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by Carolyn8989, Aug 13, 2007 01:22AM
I have a problem as well. A FEW Days ago...i got a bump/pimple like thing on my upper lip right by the skin and lip where they meet. and...Its been like 4 days...hasnt gotten any bigger or smaller for that matter. Doesnt hurt and it hasnt popped doesnt look like a blister of any kind....could it still be herpes?
by wen7, Apr 25, 2008 03:33PM
A related discussion, lip pimple was started.
by Bvorobel, Sep 25, 2008 03:57PM
A related discussion, lump on lip line was started.
