Question 1

whats the difference between a cold sore and a spot by the lips ? pictures?

Accepted Answer

I am not: sure what a spot on the lip refers to, but cold sore is usually a blister that opens up leaving a shallow ulcer on the lip. It is caused by Herpes Simplex usually type 1

Question 2

i'm worried because my eye is swelling shut, i have a cold sore, and it's picture day, what do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

If your eye is: Swelling shut and you have a lesion near that location that looks like a cold sore - please see a physician asap !

Question 3

for 2 days i had pain on my lip, white puss formed and a white bead came out but now it's  crusting like pictures of a cold sore? what is it

Accepted Answer

Lip lesion: The most likely diagnosis is herpes simplex(cold sore) in view of the evolution of a crusting appearance. Ask your pharmacist for an over the counter cream to apply, but if you prefer a more definitive diagnosis and, if it's a herpes, a prescription can be given for antivirus acyclovir or valtrex (valacyclovir).

Question 4

having breakouts along my lip line. do not tingle like a cold sore, but throb like chapped lips. have taken 2 gm valtrex, (valacyclovir) no relief. have picture.

Accepted Answer

Patience!: You are probably suffering a common lesion of the lips.
For the time being, you should use over the counter balm with anesthesia, for relief of pain. After five days, if no improvement, consult your doctor(dentist).

Question 5

what causes of cold sore?

Accepted Answer

Learn about HSV: Cold sore = herpes....It has nothing to do with 'having a cold'.  It's a common infection and can be transmitted whenever a sore is present and even when one is not.

Question 6

will zinc stop a cold sore?

Accepted Answer

No...: Zinc might help get rid of common cold/flu symptoms but has no beneficial effect in the treatment or prevention of a cold sore commonly caused by herpes simplex type 1.

Question 7

what causes rid of a cold sore?

Accepted Answer

Some options: Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) has been shown in european studies to help expedite healing of cold sores. It can reduce healing time by half. Studies also show that regular use can help v recurrences.  Brief supplementation with lysine 1, 000mg orally three times a day at the onset, can also hasten healing. Your physician can prescribe valtrex (valacyclovir).

Question 8

is a cold sore a form of herpes?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: It may be due to herpes, but more commonly, if it is on the inside of the cheek or on the gums it may be an aphthous ulcer.  The cause is not known, but it is self-limiting and usually clears up within about 7 to 10 days.

Question 9

what triggers cold sore breakouts?

Accepted Answer

Various factors: Stress can sometimes do it.  Sometimes they just happen.

Question 10

will amoxicillan stop a cold sore?

Accepted Answer

No help for virus: Cold sores, usually caused by a variety of viruses (most famous among which is the dreaded herpes simplex virus) are unaffected by antibiotics which are designed in the lab to attack the bacterium. Since viruses are not actually cells themselves and instead insert themselves into your body's cells, antibiotics are useless. You should get either a swab or a blood test to determine if indeed hsv.

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For 2 days i had pain on my lip, white puss formed and a white bead came out but now it's crusting like pictures of a cold sore? what is it

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Having breakouts along my lip line. do not tingle like a cold sore, but throb like chapped lips. have taken 2 gm valtrex, (valacyclovir) no relief. have picture.

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What causes of cold sore?

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