A member asked:

I started with one sore near the opening of my nostril now i have two more above my lip under my nose they have swelled, opened, clear fluid ,and scabbed over. they dont itch and not very painful. what are they?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Cold sore: Your description best fits an infection with herpes simplex 1 infection(cold sore). This can be treated with prescription antiviral tablets and/or ointment. The other option is soothing creams or ointment recommended by your pharmacist.

Answered 11/19/2020

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