Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Coldsore reaction (itchy under lip) 3 days ago. abreva+lysinepills daily. 1st day-itch gone. no sore as of now but touchy when rub w/qtip. gone? help.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
The: lesion is still "active" the hypersensitivity is sign of that and further lesions may occur. BTW there are PRESCRIPTION treatments for Herpes Simplex (Cold sores) which are much more effective than the OTC Abreva) Hope this helps! Dr Z
Answered 5/7/2016
1.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have bumps around the edge of my lips for 2 days now and they're very itchy and burns occasionally, and it feels raw. It's not a cold sore Ive had them before and it doesnt look at all like what i have. so im very confused as to what this problem is. It
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Ok i got a cold sore yesterday and i sucked my man penis same day but i didn't think it was a cold sore and we had sex. Is anyth I use abreva right now on my lip
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Needle tip sized bubbles all over my top lip. (not cold sores) they don't go away with cold sore methods. Sometimes itchy! have now 3 wks+ any ideas?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I had a bump on my lip it wasn't itchy or red and it produced pus...I was told it was a cold sore but don't think.It is what else can it be?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Swollen, dry, cracked lips for 4 days now. I have tried Benadryl in case it was an allergic reaction and I tried abreva in case it was a cold sore. No?
I noticed today I have about 3 very tiny dark red spots on middle of top lip. Does not hurt, or itch at all. Isn't a bump. Does this still sound like it could be a cold sore?Should I go get Abreva just in case?
Red part of lip, and itchy!!! Never had a cold sore, could i have one now? No blisters but dry lips! Not swollen
I had a cold sore on my lip put some campho-phenique on it and now I have little red bumps all over my chin lips and they break open and bleed or crust over with pus if i rub it because it is sore and itches woke up today and my lip and chin is swollen?
Is it possible to have genital herpes as a virgin? i have what i think is a cold sore on my lip and recently used my own spit during masturbation. just a few minutes ago i noticed a non-itchy, dry, small, red dot near my glans and now im scared?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
