Question 1

do you get back your normal lips back without a scar after cold sore is gone?

Accepted Answer

Herpes labialis: The extent of the scarring you will suffer will depend on the severity of the outbreak.One should immediately take the appropriate medications and consider applying a cream to the affected site. There is usually a prodromal phase of the attack where you might be able to alleviate the vesicular phase and thus decrease scarring. The more severe and prolonged the attack, the more the scarring that re.

Question 2

how to get pigment back in lip scar? is peeling off a cold sore scab enough to leave a permanent scar? it's been 8 months since i had the scar

Accepted Answer

Sorry: There is nothing you can do to get the pigment back.

Question 3

had a cold sore 1month ago.used patches(compeed). it went away after 8 days but the area is still a little bit redish compared to the surrounding lips.like discolored.can i do something to quickly get rid of scar?

Accepted Answer

: Any skin injury, sore, ulcer, etc -- no matter what the cause -- commonly stays red for a while after healing. It will clear up over a few more weeks or months. In the meantime, make-up to cover it is your only option. By the way, Compeed has no herpes benefit. You can most quickly stop oral herpes outbreaks with a single 2g dose of valacylvoir by mouth if you take it at first sign. Good luck.

Question 4

how do you get rid of a cold sore scar on your lip??

Accepted Answer

Limited options: If you are referring to an active cold sore, medications like Valtrex (valacyclovir) can speed healing a little bit, but it mostly needs just time.  If you are talking about a true scar it will become less noticeable in time, but scars can really only be revised, not eliminated. Talk with a plastic surgeon about your management options.

Question 5

how long cold sore contagious? had a lesion just below lip line 6 days back. took oral anti virals and anti viral cream for 5 days. its a scar like skin now. no scab or anything. am i still shedding or healed?

Accepted Answer

: Outbreaks are most infectious the first 2-3 days and probably rarely transmissible to other persons after 5-6 days, assuming healing is well underway. But it's still wise to avoid direct contact with other persons (kissing, oral sex) until healing is entirely complete -- intact skin, any scabs have dropped off, etc.

Question 6

i get cold sores and this last one i had left a bright red spot on my lip. like a scar. the cold sore is healed though. will this scar go away?

Accepted Answer

Yes, most likely: Most cold sores are pretty superficial and will leave a reddened area for a while which usually fades over months, not days.  If the cold sore had a secondary infection or the scab was picked, it can injury the deeper layer of skin and cause it to scar.  This generally doesn't happen

Question 7

what can be done for a red scar right above my upper lip caused by a cold sore?

Accepted Answer

Silicone: Gels. Biocorneum. Whyskin.Com has best prices. Lasers may activate cold sores so i wouldnt do that. Time will help too.

Question 8

will vitamin e work well for getting rid of cold sore scar on the upper lip area?

Accepted Answer

No: There is very little evidence to suggest that vitamin e will help treat a cold sore.

Question 9

i have a pink scar thats left on my upper lip after a cold sore, my upper lip is quite dark as im black and have more melanin on my lips. the pink scar is very visible on my upper lip, what can i use/do to fade it into my natural brown color?

Accepted Answer

Rash : Rashes need to be seen to be diagnosed Maybe you can see a doctor via telemedicine

Question 10

i need help, i have had a scar on my top lip for about over a year now and i don't know if it is a cold sore/hsv-1. any insight?

Accepted Answer

Oral herpes: If you had a typical herpes outbreak at that spot, maybe that's the cause of the scar. Otherwise, HSV isn't the cause. If you have oral herpes, it is not active (and low risk of transmission) until and unless you have a fresh outbreak with new blisters or sores. Up to half of all adults have oral HSV1, so you wouldn't be alone. A blood test can tell if you have HSV1, but probably not necessary.

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Do you get back your normal lips back without a scar after cold sore is gone

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Do you get back your normal lips back without a scar after cold sore is gone?

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How to get pigment back in lip scar? is peeling off a cold sore scab enough to leave a permanent scar? it's been 8 months since i had the scar

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Had a cold sore 1month ago.used patches(compeed). it went away after 8 days but the area is still a little bit redish compared to the surrounding lips.like discolored.can i do something to quickly get rid of scar?

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How do you get rid of a cold sore scar on your lip??

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How long cold sore contagious? had a lesion just below lip line 6 days back. took oral anti virals and anti viral cream for 5 days. its a scar like skin now. no scab or anything. am i still shedding or healed?

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I get cold sores and this last one i had left a bright red spot on my lip. like a scar. the cold sore is healed though. will this scar go away?

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What can be done for a red scar right above my upper lip caused by a cold sore?

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Will vitamin e work well for getting rid of cold sore scar on the upper lip area?

A member asked:

I have a pink scar thats left on my upper lip after a cold sore, my upper lip is quite dark as im black and have more melanin on my lips. the pink scar is very visible on my upper lip, what can i use/do to fade it into my natural brown color?

A member asked:

I need help, i have had a scar on my top lip for about over a year now and i don't know if it is a cold sore/hsv-1. any insight?

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