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Do i have herpes? my lower lip is constantly oozing pus, and when i let the pus dry it forms a glazed and somewhat yellow crust my lower lip.

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Infected lower lip: Bacterial infection of the lip possibly settled on the top of herpes infection of the lip. See your doctor in person . Need culture taken followed by antibiotic treatment.

Answered 9/1/2018

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A member asked:

Do i have herpes? my lower lip is constantly oozing pus, and when i let the pus dry it forms a glazed and somewhat yellow crust my lower lip.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

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