thank you both on answering the question .
all the swelling is down but there is still soits rerallmething in my lip , and on my lip . i really dont think its a cold sore . ive not had one before but im pretty sure it is . its really sore in just one spot of the area. i can pull on something and it aches so i stop . its black and look like a circle if you look really close.
i really hope im not starting to get adult acne. im suddenly getting zits/ingrown hairs in random places and its affecting my social life and just my overall self confidence.
maybe i need a round of tetracyclin
Hello,
From the symptoms it looks like a blackhead. It is a yellowish or blackish bump or plug on the skin and is a type of acne vulgaris. It is caused by excess oils that have accumulated in the sebaceous gland's duct.
Cleanse the area thoroughly and apply a good mild exfoliating scrub on that. Apply a medicated cream or gel containing resorcinol, salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. This helps is soaking the oil and helps in peeling away the blackheads. If benzoyl peroxide leaves your skin dry, apply an oil-free moisturizer after 10 mins of applying benzoyl peroxide.
If the symptoms still persist then please consult a dermatologist and get cysts ruled out. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.
It definately sounds like a blackhead, which can take a long time to heal. When you initially extracted the blackhead bacteria was still below the surface, which then formed another blackhead. Unfortunately, its festering and bacteria is spreading to other pores - the more you "extract" the worse it gets. Instead, cleanse without scrubbing and use a spot treatment with benzoyl peroxide until it has cleared up. Good luck!