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A member asked:

I was sunburned and now have a blister on my lip. is this the same as a cold soar? what is an effective treatment? maybe polysporn?

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Sunburned lips: Lip blister is not the same as a cold sore. A cold sore is caused by a herpes virus. The best treatment is no treatment at all. Polysporin may be sensitizing to the skin on the blister.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/24/2017

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