Question 1

i have tiny white bumps on the lower part of my upper lip. i don't feel any pain or soreness. what may be the cause of this?

Accepted Answer

Usually benign: Tiny white lumps on the lip are usually benign, but hard to say with out seeing. If they persist, please show them to your doctor.

Question 2

i've been waking up with a sore lower and upper lip only to discover that i have vertical slices on them from biting while asleep, what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Possibly...: Due to excessive dryness or vitamin deficiency, best to check with your doctor.

Question 3

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 4

can stress and anxiety over an std and hiv cause a canker sore and mild night sweats. its all i think and read about! waiting on results. always wore condoms but just freaked out. canker sore was under my upper lip?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it is possible.

Question 5

what could i do to cure a big cold sore on my upper lip?

Accepted Answer

See your oral surgeo: Many times if it is there for more then 2 weeks oral surgeon can furher take sample of tissue and check out in a lab what is the cause. If it is more then 2 weeks i will not wait too long may be you have serious problem. Good luck.

Question 6

tingling, slightly sore above upper lip. could it be herpes?

Accepted Answer

Possibly yes: What you describe can certainly be the signs of a pending herpes flare-up. You should see your doctor. Early recognition and treatment can reduce the severity and length of a flare-up.

Question 7

i noticed these creamy coloured small dots on upper lip. they weren't sore till i stretched my lip a little so i could see it properly to take a pic.

Accepted Answer

Fordyce spots : They represent small sebaceous (oil) glands that are completely normal.

Question 8

my boyfriend has a unbroken cold sore on his upper lip he performed oral sex on me am i in line of catching it or is that only when it's broken open?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Herpes simplex is contagious especially when there is a sore or blister (regardless of whether it's open or not). Herpes is even contagious without having any visible lesions. There is viral shedding preceding appearance if a blister which can be passed on by contact usually with kissing.

Question 9

what could i do to cure a cold sore on my upper lip fast?

Accepted Answer

Comfortable: Anything that makes you comfortable. It takes about 2 weeks to go away no matter what you seem to do. However check with your pharmacy for a few items that may make you more comfortable - remember that they generally do not shorten the 2 week time.

Question 10

i have painful lump inside upper lip, could it be a cold sore?

Accepted Answer

Lip lump: If it's an ulcer that has been there a few days than maybe.  But usually cold sores on on the dry part of the lip and aren't lumpy.  There are other things, like mucoceles (come after accidentally biting the lip) or tumors (including cancer) that could be the cause.  Get it checked out if it isn't going away.

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I have tiny white bumps on the lower part of my upper lip. i don't feel any pain or soreness. what may be the cause of this?

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I've been waking up with a sore lower and upper lip only to discover that i have vertical slices on them from biting while asleep, what causes this?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

Can stress and anxiety over an std and hiv cause a canker sore and mild night sweats. its all i think and read about! waiting on results. always wore condoms but just freaked out. canker sore was under my upper lip?

A member asked:

What could i do to cure a big cold sore on my upper lip?

A member asked:

Tingling, slightly sore above upper lip. could it be herpes?

A member asked:

I noticed these creamy coloured small dots on upper lip. they weren't sore till i stretched my lip a little so i could see it properly to take a pic.

A member asked:

My boyfriend has a unbroken cold sore on his upper lip he performed oral sex on me am i in line of catching it or is that only when it's broken open?

A member asked:

What could i do to cure a cold sore on my upper lip fast?

A member asked:

I have painful lump inside upper lip, could it be a cold sore?

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