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My cold sore scab came off on its own over a few days. it left a red bump on my lip is this normal? will it go away and what should i put on it?

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Dr. William Cappaert answered

Normal: This is normal Latoya. A good medication to keep on hand for cold sores is Zovirax (acyclovir) ointment. You will need to get it on prescription from your doctor.

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Curtis Wong answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Cold sores: If there is no pain and the surface into weepy it should get better on its own. And this is normal.

Dr Quintana agreed

Answered 4/12/2015

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A member asked:

My cold sore scab came off on its own over a few days. it left a red bump on my lip is this normal? will it go away and what should i put on it?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. William Cappaert answered

Dr Chuu and another doctor agreed

Dr. Curtis Wong answered

Dr Quintana agreed

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