Question 1

how to heal a red blister on lip?

Accepted Answer

see your dentist: You should see your dentist to make sure it is not a vascular lesion. If it is a simple blister from trauma it generally resolves in 7-10 days. Many over the counter products will work. The general rule is to keep the area clean and avoid irritation.

Question 2

what is the duration of a cold sore or a lip blister?

Accepted Answer

5-14 days: Cold sores can take 5-14 days to fully heal. Taking Valtrex (valacyclovir) (antiviral medication) can reduce the duration of cold sores if taken within the first couple of days from when they erupt.

Question 3

what is the difference between a lip blister or cold sore?

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Blister? / virus: Lip blister could be a burn, having bit your lip and have a salivary gland swollen or possibly some type of chemical burn causing a blister.  A cold sore is typically a herpetic virus which will feel feverish, painful and last 10 days to 2 weeks usually.

Question 4

could a lip blister be an allergic  reaction to amoxicillin?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: If you had an allergic reaction to something it would probably be more than a single blister.  Allergic reactions create all kinds of signs...Like overall bumps on your body, tongue swelling or worst of all...Anaphylactic reaction which could be deadly.  If you think you are allergic to amoxicillin...Put it down on your health history for the doctor.  And if you wish go to an allergist for testing.

Question 5

what to do about a lip blister?

Accepted Answer

Cold sore?: If you do nothing and it is a cold sore it will go away in 7-10 days. You can use abreva or zovirax (acyclovir) ointments to speed the process.

Question 6

what's the best medicine for a lip blister?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: Lips will blister due to excessive sun exposure, viral or bacterial infection or lip biting or trauma. I hesitate to be more specific without know the diagnosis because treatment is different for each.

Question 7

can a lip blister not be herpes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A lip blister can be many other things, most of which are benign.  See your doctor if it persists, oozes or is painful.

Question 8

how can i  cure a lip blister/swollen lip?

Accepted Answer

Ice for one option: If the lip is swollen, ice would help.  10 min. On and 10 min. Off and repeat.  Also there are several over- the-counter medications which could help.  Ask your dentist to recommend specific brands or speak to the pharmacist.

Question 9

how can i get rid of my lip blister before my big date?

Accepted Answer

Maybe nothing: If its cracked and scabbed already, your screwed.  At that point, it's a wound. It will heal soon, but you can't speed it up.

Question 10

could emotional stress cause a sudden painful lip blister?

Accepted Answer

Indirectly: Stress alone won't cause this, but stress is a common precursor to a cold sore flaring up. The direct cause is the virus causing the cold sore, though. Several chronic viruses show this tendency.

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