what is it?

[bethiefish]

hi,i  recently got a new boyfriend and i have some worries.I have noticed a few what my friends call them cold sores on the inside of my lip.and just a few days ago i got a bump on the roof of my mouth right in the middle.do you think this could be herpes?

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

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, your doctor may prescribe an antiviral medication to treat cold sores.

Let us know if you need any further information.

Regards.

[skaterkid88]

You may just be getting canker sores...those can be stress caused or caused by an allergy.  If they are on the inside of your mouth and have a white center with a red ring they are canker sores.  There isnt much info known about cankers so i wouldnt worry too much about it.  I dont think its herpes.

[Lave]

If you've ever had the chicken pox when you were a child that is a form of the Herpes virus. As such most of the general population have it. Cold Sores are quite common and nothing to be ashamed about. It could quite possibly be Canker Sores as well. If your worried then go and see your doctor. Don't stress yourself out over it, stress has been known to cause those kinds of breakouts. If your boyfriend has them then the best bet would be to wait until the sores have healed before you kiss again as they are contagious.