Question 1

difference between a cold sore and a pimple on corner of mouth?

Accepted Answer

Virus vs bacteria: A cold sore is a virus typically on lips or inside your mouth.  A pimple is a bacterial infection.  If it is truly a pimple it is bacterial and either infection in the gland in the corner of your mouth or on the skin near the corner.  A cold sore is a herpetic virus, usually more painful typically lasting 10 days to 2 weeks.

Question 2

how to heal a scab on the corner of your mouth caused from a pimple? (not a cold sore)

Accepted Answer

Borofax: Keep the area moist wit  a lip cream like borofax for accelerated healing.

Question 3

i was using arm&hammer advance white toothpaste &now i think have a cold sore on the corner of my mouth and maybe a pimple on my lip? how do i fix it?

Accepted Answer

Toothpaste?: Could be from toothpaste but is unusual. Do you think you might have been exposed to herpes simplex virus. Kissed a boy with a cold sore recently? Or do you have history of cold sores . Dr can prescribe Valtrex (valacyclovir) or you can buy abreva lip sore treatment over the counter. Don't squeeze pimple or anything on lips, since that will create greater infection.

Question 4

a red bump appeared on the corner of my lip. the next day, the whitehead appeared, when popped the pus came out. is this a cold sore or pimple?

Accepted Answer

Pimple most likely: From the description this sounds more like a pimple as it built up over time and came to a whitehead before it drained. Cold sores are usually more flat and shallow, moist looking and sting quite a bit. Either way, touch it up with a little Neosporin and avoid sharing kisses with anyone until it heals. See your MD to confirm the diagnosis.

Question 5

i had a tiny bump on my corner lower lip line. it was not painful and did not ooze, but wasn't a pimple. is it possible to not be a cold sore?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Without seeing this cannot diagnose, but this could be anything.

Question 6

what could i do to find out if it's a pimple by mouth or a cold sore?

Accepted Answer

Pimple vs cold sore: 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). Tingling &/or pain can herald the oncoming of cold sore 1 to 2 days prior to eruption. A pimple does not normally form a blister.

Question 7

can picking a spot/pimple turn into a cold sore? around the mouth

Accepted Answer

No: No, a cold sore is caused by a virus. You probably had the virus and were picking at the spot because as the virus starts to erupt, it causes swelling and tingling at the site. It takes a few days for the scab to form. Eventually it will heal and will be back to normal. There are meds that will shorten the duration of a cold sore. But they work only if taken early. See your doctor asap.

Question 8

hi dr, i have a fever blister or cold sore on my mouth. which is something i usually get when feeling feverish. for some odd reason, now it is coupled with pimples resembling a rash on my back as well as on my rib cage. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Herpes zoster?: If the pimples/rash on your back and "rib cage" (your chest?) are all in one large cluster, you probably have herpes zositer, also called shingles. It's caused by a different herpes-type virus than the one that causes oral herpes (cold sores). Shingles needs immediate diagnosis and treatment to avoid serious pain both in the next few days and ongoing pain later. See a doctor ASAP.

Question 9

i had a little white like pimple on my upper lip and popped it and whit like stuff came out is it a cold sore or pimple?

Accepted Answer

Not cold sore: This is a little sebaceous gland or pimple.

Question 10

i discovered a pimple like bump right on the lip (not lipline) and i popped it and clear liquid came out. does not hurt at all, cold sore or pimple?

Accepted Answer

Maybe neither: It is not clear as to what this is. This may be a mucocoele. It is not uncommon for this to be there. 
Cold sore or pimple would or is usually painful. If it does not resolve see someone.

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Difference between a cold sore and a pimple on corner of mouth?

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How to heal a scab on the corner of your mouth caused from a pimple? (not a cold sore)

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I was using arm&hammer advance white toothpaste &now i think have a cold sore on the corner of my mouth and maybe a pimple on my lip? how do i fix it?

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A red bump appeared on the corner of my lip. the next day, the whitehead appeared, when popped the pus came out. is this a cold sore or pimple?

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I had a tiny bump on my corner lower lip line. it was not painful and did not ooze, but wasn't a pimple. is it possible to not be a cold sore?

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What could i do to find out if it's a pimple by mouth or a cold sore?

A member asked:

Can picking a spot/pimple turn into a cold sore? around the mouth

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Hi dr, i have a fever blister or cold sore on my mouth. which is something i usually get when feeling feverish. for some odd reason, now it is coupled with pimples resembling a rash on my back as well as on my rib cage. what could it be?

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I had a little white like pimple on my upper lip and popped it and whit like stuff came out is it a cold sore or pimple?

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I discovered a pimple like bump right on the lip (not lipline) and i popped it and clear liquid came out. does not hurt at all, cold sore or pimple?

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