Question 1

i'm confused i've gotten a cold sore  but it looks like a dry skin spot red  what stage is this and what happens now i have no symptoms i used abreva?

Accepted Answer

Two possibilities: Either it is not a cold sore but its something else.The second possibility is that the abreva prevented a cold sore from developing. Put vaseline or aquaphor on it for a week or two. If it does not go away see a dermatologist.

Question 2

dry patch of skin on top lip, comes back hard after i peel the skin (i know i shouldn't). been there for about 5 days. doesn't feel like a cold sore?

Accepted Answer

Derm: Hard to say without exam. Quit picking at your skin. Apply OTC skin lotion If persists, see dermatologist.

Question 3

8th day of a cold sore & after a shower some scabs had landed on my dry, slightly cracked hand skin. i washed my hand quickly. any chance it spreads?

Accepted Answer

No: Cold sores are not contagious.

Question 4

dry, red skin over upper lip. crusts over& drys out& flakes. not a cold sore or impitego. started out as chapped lips& has been there for 2 months

Accepted Answer

Get it looked at: you need someone to look at it to diagnose it.  How do you know it isn't a cold sore, impetigo, or something else? Answer: have a physician look at it.

Question 5

will zilactin-l make an undeveloped cold sore look worse , before it makes it better?cause im not sure if its a cold sore. i was peeling the skin off of my lips and thats what caused the sore. so if its not a cold sore i sure hate to dry it all out and ma

Accepted Answer

I'm : I'm not sure if you are dealing with a cold sore. Normally peeling the skin off your lips would not result in a cold sore. You probably caused trauma to the lip resulting in an abrasion. Cold sores are fluid filled bumps that are very tender. If the lesion you speak of does not fit this description, then i would probably hold off on the zilactin-l. 
If you want a definitive answer i recommend a visit to your doctor.
Good luck.

Question 6

i had a skin color/ translucent small bump on top lip skin it was full of water liquid. it dried and disappeared in 12 hours and was gone by the next day this happened twice is this a cold sore. or something else from licking lips ,dryness or biting?

Accepted Answer

: This is likely a cold sore but it is difficult to know without examining it. If your lips are dry, using a lip balm may be helpful. If it goes away this quickly, it is likely a benign process. If it recurs, have a doctor look at it for diagnosis and treatment, if needed. Good luck to you!

Question 7

29 female unexpected weight gain cold all the time.red blotchy sore palms. mass in neck. fatigue..dry skin...body aches..i'm very worried. thanks?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: You need to schedule an evaluation with your PCP.  You describe many symptoms that are consistent with hypothyroidism or underactive thyroid.  Your doctor can examine you and order the appropriate lab work as well as an ultrasound or CT scan of the neck to evaluate the neck mass.  Don't delay seeking medical treatment.

Question 8

i been having a cold sore for 12 days now i been throughout all
the cycle now my skin is pink is it completely heal ?

Accepted Answer

It will heal: Unless you picked at it this shouldn't  leave a mark.

Question 9

is it likley to give someone head while having a cold sore and them not getting anything? how soon should i have him get tested?

Accepted Answer

Relax: The other person probably already has this virus. Most adults have it but only a few have symptoms. If he already has it, he will not get it from another person. Since the virus is sometimes present between attacks, most transmission occurs from a person having no sore at the time. People who carry the virus but do not know it account for the majority of infections to contacts. A blood test can de.

Question 10

i have a "cold sore" that has my gland swollen and my head hurting?

Accepted Answer

Please see your gyn: Or primary doc today as they can prescribe Valtrex (valacyclovir) or similar to help cure the cold sore as quickly as possible and make sure there is no secondary or other infection or issues.

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I'm confused i've gotten a cold sore but it looks like a dry skin spot red what stage is this and what happens now i have no symptoms i used abreva?

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Dry patch of skin on top lip, comes back hard after i peel the skin (i know i shouldn't). been there for about 5 days. doesn't feel like a cold sore?

A member asked:

8th day of a cold sore & after a shower some scabs had landed on my dry, slightly cracked hand skin. i washed my hand quickly. any chance it spreads?

A member asked:

Dry, red skin over upper lip. crusts over& drys out& flakes. not a cold sore or impitego. started out as chapped lips& has been there for 2 months

A member asked:

Will zilactin-l make an undeveloped cold sore look worse , before it makes it better?cause im not sure if its a cold sore. i was peeling the skin off of my lips and thats what caused the sore. so if its not a cold sore i sure hate to dry it all out and ma

A member asked:

I had a skin color/ translucent small bump on top lip skin it was full of water liquid. it dried and disappeared in 12 hours and was gone by the next day this happened twice is this a cold sore. or something else from licking lips ,dryness or biting?

A member asked:

29 female unexpected weight gain cold all the time.red blotchy sore palms. mass in neck. fatigue..dry skin...body aches..i'm very worried. thanks?

A member asked:

I been having a cold sore for 12 days now i been throughout all the cycle now my skin is pink is it completely heal ?

A member asked:

Is it likley to give someone head while having a cold sore and them not getting anything? how soon should i have him get tested?

A member asked:

I have a "cold sore" that has my gland swollen and my head hurting?

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