Question 1

i have a whitehead on my lip is this herpes?

Accepted Answer

Lip lesion: Herpetic lesions tend to be painful.  Also, a cold sore is usually what is seen, not a whitehead.  See your doctor if you are worried.

Question 2

what can i do about pimples that are around my lips?

Accepted Answer

Meds: Many patients do well with over the counter benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid preparations. Some patients require topical or oral antibiotics or retinoids as well. If the over the counter meds alone don't control your acne after a month of daily use, see a doctor for additional treatment options. It is important to be persistent, and some patients 'get worse before they get better'.

Question 3

i have small painful pimple in the corner of my lips?

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This could be caused: By an ingrown hair from shaving or a true pimple.  Without being able to examine you, it would be hard to say what it is.

Question 4

this annoying pimple on my lips won't go away. what should i do?

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See your doctor: These symptoms can only be adequately diagnosed only after a thorough evaluation by your doctor.  This may include labs and other satudies.  Once all of the information is in, your doctor can let you know what's going on, and what to do to help you.

Question 5

pimple inside the lip, what to do?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: See a dentist to evaluate and diagnose the "pimple".  It could represent a mucocele or occluded minor salivary gland.

Question 6

what is the cause for a pimple on the lip?

Accepted Answer

Multiple causes : A bump on the lip could be acne, a herpetic lesion, a mucocele (clogged saliva gland) or other possibility. See a dermatologist or your dentist for an evaluation.

Question 7

what if you get pimple in the lips of the vagina?

Accepted Answer

Not serious: Pimple anywhere is uncomfortable  but seldom serious. The treatment is the same. Let it form and have it lanced if it doesn't break open and drain on it's own. If the infection seems to be spreading or the pain worsening then you need to see a gynecologist for help and or antibiotics.

Question 8

could a pimple be the reason why my lips are swollen?

Accepted Answer

See a dentist: A personal examination would best determine why your lips are swollen.

Question 9

pimples above my lip is it herpes?

Accepted Answer

Pimple : Herpes manifests as painful blisters that soon crust over and resolve over a week or so only to come back in the same spot in future outbreaks .  Usually herpes rash is preceeded by a tingling or burning sensation. Acne pimples are red or pus bumps that do not blister. See a dermatologist for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

Question 10

can you have a pimple on your lip not herpes?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Pimples in the follicles around the lips happen commonly.  They typically appear like a blackhead or pus bump involving one follicle.  Cold sores tend to be it occur with a cluster of tiny blister (vesicles) that are filled with clear fluid.

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