Question 1

can i have lip fillers with a cold sore that as healed over? i have an appointment tomorrow but still have a little scab from the cold sore

Accepted Answer

My opinion only: Until scab falls off and skin is completely healed I personally would not inject you!
You should contact the Professional who is going to do your procedure for a the opinion that COUNTS!

Hope this is helpful!
Dr Z

Question 2

cold sore on my lip. cures?

Accepted Answer

Laser: The best way to heal a cold sore is the use of the biolase laser.  The pain will be relieved quickly and the sore will heal quickly. If you have the area treated during the early stage of a cold sore when you feel a burning or itching the cold sore will not come back to that area again.

Question 3

would a lip piercing cause a cold sore?

Accepted Answer

An infection: Your lip piercing may be infected. Get it checked out medically. In the meantime – don’t smoke. Rinse your mouth before and after eating.  Clean the piercings 2 to 3 times per day with the solution that was recommended by the piercer. Brush teeth at least twice a day with a soft brush.

Question 4

can a 2 yr old get a cold sore on her lip?

Accepted Answer

Cold sore: Yes a two year old can get a cold sore on her lip as the herpes virus is highly contagious.

Question 5

can you get a cold sore by biting on your lip?

Accepted Answer

Herpes virus: Cold sore is caused by herpes virus which is transmissible by contact (usually kissing). Once you've been infected you always have the virus which can be reactivated by stress, sunburn, trauma, fatigue, underlying illness, having procedures such as laser or chemical peels.

Question 6

does a red patch on your lip mean it's a cold sore?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily.: Cold sores are painful liquid filled blisters that can occur on the lips, roof of the mouth or the gums which are caused by the herpes simplex virus (hsv-1). If you are uncertain about the lesion, your physician or a dermatologist could help to identify it.

Question 7

pimple or lip cold sore - how can i tell the difference?

Accepted Answer

PIMPLE-COLD SORE: Cold sore is on your lip and viral. Pimple is mostly in your face.

Question 8

what could i do to cure a big cold sore on my upper lip?

Accepted Answer

See your oral surgeo: Many times if it is there for more then 2 weeks oral surgeon can furher take sample of tissue and check out in a lab what is the cause. If it is more then 2 weeks i will not wait too long may be you have serious problem. Good luck.

Question 9

cold sore swelling on lip and gum. what can i use on this?

Accepted Answer

Cold sore : Your doctor can prescribe valtrex (valacyclovir). Brief supplementation w lysine 1, 000mg orally 3x a day at the onset, can also ^ healing. * for lip: melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) has been shown in european studies to help expedite healing of cold sores.  Your dermatologist can also provide laser treatments.

Question 10

how to tell difference from pimple on lower lip or cold sore?

Accepted Answer

Cold sore vs pimple: A cold sore turns into one or more blisters. It breaks open and a yellow fluid teaming with virus oozes out. You probably already know what to expect for a pimple.

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Can i have lip fillers with a cold sore that as healed over? i have an appointment tomorrow but still have a little scab from the cold sore

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Cold sore on my lip. cures?

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Would a lip piercing cause a cold sore?

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Can a 2 yr old get a cold sore on her lip?

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Can you get a cold sore by biting on your lip?

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Does a red patch on your lip mean it's a cold sore?

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Pimple or lip cold sore - how can i tell the difference?

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What could i do to cure a big cold sore on my upper lip?

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Cold sore swelling on lip and gum. what can i use on this?

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How to tell difference from pimple on lower lip or cold sore?

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