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

Question

I have what looks like a blister that is half of the corner of bottom lip. How can I get rid of it?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Laser treatment: You must find a dentist who uses a laser such as the biolase md laser which when used on the blister will reduce the pain immediately and heal the blister quickly.

Answer 3

Blister on lip: This might be either a cold sore, a canker sore ( aphthous ulcer), or a mucocele (a mucus-filled blister). Different causes and different treatments. The canker sore and the cold sore will heal in 7-14 days. See you dentist to determine what has caused the sore, and he can therefore suggest a treatment to help alleviate any discomfort.

Answer 4

Laser if appropriate: While there are different types of blisters, the most common cold sores / blisters are related to the herpes virus. If you a looking for a speedy alleviation of cold sore symptoms it is possible that a professional laser treatment of the lesion may help. Consult with your dentist or dermatologist.

Answer 5

Depending on: The type of lesion a soft tissue laser can often be used on non contact mode to ablate the lesion. Relief is usually instant. Consult your dentist. Hope this helps.

Answer 6

Some tips: Melissa officinalis or lemon balm (cream) expedites healing of cold sores. It can reduce healing time by half. Studies also show that regular use can help v recurrences. Brief supplementation with lysine 1, 000mg orally three times a day at the onset, can also hasten healing. Your physician can prescribe oral valtrex (valacyclovir).

Answer 7

What type of blister: The most common blister occurring on the lips is due to the herpes simplex virus. Prompt use of an antiviral drug, such as topical pencyclovir can slightly hasten its healing. There are other types of blisters that can occur on the lips-- anything from a mucous retention cyst to a serious autoimmune skin condition. Any persistent or recurrent bliistering of the lips needs professional assessment.

Answer 8

Lip lesion: The lip lesion should run a 7 -10 day course. If it does not go away consult your dentist. If it is a virus it mat be herpes and can be transferred to another person, so no direct contact of your lip to any body part is advisable . Sometimes too much sun, or stress or the immune system being down can bring them on. See your dentist.

Answer 9

Lip sore relief: Most lip sores are caused by herpectic viruses or trauma. For shortening the life of the virus try over the counter abreva or prescription valacyclovir (prescribed by your physician). For traumatic sores one can cover them with orabase or similar store-bought products to give relief and speed healing.

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