Nose herpes?

I developed a cold two days ago which started with a runny nose.  This morning I wake up with several small red painful bumps under the right side of my nose and two small ones under the left.  I've been applying Herpecin L on them because the research I've done would lead me to believe that's what they are.  I was sick with a cold back in January and they appeared then as well.  They cleared up in about a week, having scabbed over.  I don't know if they could be anything else,  I only have them when I'm sick and this only developed a few years ago.  I've never had blisters on my lips.

[gracefromHHP]

the only way to find out if this is herpes or not is to be seen today or tomorrow and get a lesion culture done on your symptoms and a proper exam.

grace