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I got small blister on lips did hsv-,swab test test but came negative used antibacterial cream for more than a month but it's not going ?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Not herpes: Which "antibacterial"? Allergies to aminoglycosides such as bacitracin and neomycin are very common. Whatever it is you should stop it. Herpes does not persist so long. MAYBE a DR can tell after an exam. Best chance if a dermatologist.

Answered 9/22/2015

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A member asked:

I got small blister on lips did hsv-,swab test test but came negative used antibacterial cream for more than a month but it's not going ?

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