Question 1

on my upper lip is tiny small bumps like a red line and when i put abrava it burn ? ,lower bottom lip is small tiny yellow dot red around it?

Accepted Answer

Herpes Simplex?: Abreva is an over the counter medication used to treat cold sores. Abreva will shorten the healing time. If the sores get worse or do not go away make an appointment with a doctor.

Question 2

i have a red dot on my upper lip.it appeared out of nowhere. is this something to worry about? if i stretch my lip or press on it, it goes away.

Accepted Answer

Dot: It sounds like a small venous pool and is not serious at all.

Question 3

all day was great till at around 9 pm i go to the bathroom look in the mirror & i have a tiny red dot on my upper lip. it's not acne or cold sore. ?

Accepted Answer

Nondiagnostic: This spot is nonspecific at this time. It may evolve into something like a cold sore. See your Physician if it persists or worsens.

Question 4

for the past month or so i've had this small patch on upper lip that feels dry. it has flaked a couple of times. not red,  no puss, doesn't hurt.

Accepted Answer

Skin check by MD: Crusted, flakely spots on the skin can be caused by many factors, the most common of which is a form of sundamage known as Actinic Keratosis.  This is a precancerous spot that if left untreated may progress to a true skin cancer.  Early detection and early treatment is how skin cancers are avoided/cured.  Seek advice from a Plastic Surgeon or dermatologist.

Question 5

what to do if i woke up with a small red rash on my upper lip why?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: Rashes are common and there are many different causes. It would not be possible for us to tell you what type of rash it is or why it occurred with the available information.

Question 6

recently one of my friends got a small, red, slightly sensitive bump on his upper lip. it has since turned into a brown scab.

Accepted Answer

? Herpes: What you described is consistent with oral herpes, though it is not feasible to be sure without examining the person.
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Question 7

i have small bumps some are white some are red above my upper lip. they aren't itchy or red or inflamed. they have no effect other than being there.

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Visual DX: Hi, it’s hard to say without a picture but there is a great app that may be able to help you get a diagnosis without being seen in person by a dermatologist. The app is called VisualDX and is one of the best, if not the best out there. Many clinicians, including myself, use it. Just snap a photo and it gives you a list of possible diagnoses. Good luck!

Question 8

had upper lip tingling and a tiny red dot appeared above lip in same area. it was gone in 2 days. never hurt, got bigger or blistered.hsv? neg b4 this

Accepted Answer

Nondiagnostic: These symptoms and the red spot were nondiagnostic but could have been a very mild manifestation of herpes. Tingling of the lip is a rather common prodrome of a cold sore. A positive blood test for herpes simplex 1 antibody would be helpful only if your prior blood tests were negative.

Question 9

red marks off biting lips yesterday, anxious of herpes scare. now i have 4 very small marks on upper lip that are white and painless where i was bitin?

Accepted Answer

BITING LIPS: CHANCES ARE THAT THIS WILL CLEAR UP IN TWO OR THREE DAYS . . . BUT ONLY IF YOU STOP BITING!
STOP WORRYING!

Question 10

my daughter ( who is 6 years old) has a small bright red bump on her upper lip line and it has been there for a few weeks.   what could it be?

Accepted Answer

See YourDoctor: 6 yr old, "small red bump lip x few wks". There are numerous skin lesions that could cause the finding described and diagnosis without visual inspection is difficult. Because this lesion has been present for weeks, you should see your child's doctor soon for correct diagnosis and treatment.

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On my upper lip is tiny small bumps like a red line and when i put abrava it burn ? ,lower bottom lip is small tiny yellow dot red around it?

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I have a red dot on my upper lip.it appeared out of nowhere. is this something to worry about? if i stretch my lip or press on it, it goes away.

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All day was great till at around 9 pm i go to the bathroom look in the mirror & i have a tiny red dot on my upper lip. it's not acne or cold sore. ?

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For the past month or so i've had this small patch on upper lip that feels dry. it has flaked a couple of times. not red, no puss, doesn't hurt.

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What to do if i woke up with a small red rash on my upper lip why?

A member asked:

Recently one of my friends got a small, red, slightly sensitive bump on his upper lip. it has since turned into a brown scab.

A member asked:

I have small bumps some are white some are red above my upper lip. they aren't itchy or red or inflamed. they have no effect other than being there.

A member asked:

Had upper lip tingling and a tiny red dot appeared above lip in same area. it was gone in 2 days. never hurt, got bigger or blistered.hsv? neg b4 this

A member asked:

Red marks off biting lips yesterday, anxious of herpes scare. now i have 4 very small marks on upper lip that are white and painless where i was bitin?

A member asked:

My daughter ( who is 6 years old) has a small bright red bump on her upper lip line and it has been there for a few weeks. what could it be?

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