I'm a teen and im pretty sure its a pimple, it's inflamated red on the outside and white on the inner part, by my lip, and im scared its a cold sore? Can anyone help?
2006-11-09 18:31:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Stick a little needle in it and see if pus comes out.
A cold sore hurts much more on the surface where a pimple hurts deeper down inside.
2006-11-09 18:34:23 · answer #1 · answered by Raylene G. 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Cold Sore Vs Pimple
2016-10-18 05:19:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-18 15:36:54 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-01 06:30:42 · answer #4 · answered by Lorenzo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
COLD SORES: the name for the appearance of an open sore inside the mouth caused by a break in the mucous membrane or the epithelium on the lips or surrounding the mouth. The types of oral ulcers are diverse, with a multitude of associated causes including: physical or chemical trauma, infection from microorganisms or viruses, medical conditions or medications, cancerous and sometimes nonspecific processes. Once formed, the ulcer may be maintained by inflammation and/or secondary infection. Two common oral ulcer types are aphthous ulcers (canker sores) and cold sores. Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus.[1][2]There are many processes which can lead to ulceration of the oral tissues. In some cases they are caused by an overreaction by the body's own immune system. Factors that appear to provoke them include stress, fatigue, illness, injury from accidental biting, hormonal changes, menstruation, sudden weight loss, food allergies and deficiencies in vitamin B12, iron and folic acid. Oral ulcers are also a common result of ceased cigarette smoking, affecting about two out of five quitters. [3] Some drugs, such as nicorandil, have also been linked with oral ulcers.[citation needed] Some recreational drugs cause mouth ulcers.[citation needed] PIMPLES: A pimple is a result of a blockage of the skin's pore.Inside the pore are sebaceous glands which produce sebum. When the outer layers of skin shed (as they do continuously), the dead skin cells left behind may become 'glued' together by the sebum. This causes a blockage in the pore, especially when the skin becomes thicker at puberty.[1] The sebaceous glands produce more sebum which builds up behind the blockage, and this sebum harbours various bacteria including the species Propionibacterium acnes. Since the body's natural defense against bacteria is primarily phagocytes (white blood cells), these rush to the site behind the blockage (where the bacteria are). This is what gives some pimples the 'whiteheads' (unless the phagocytes are deeper in the skin, which means you can't see the 'white' caused by them). The white blood cells then destroy (by phagocytosis) the bacteria to prevent infection. The pain one may feel when a pimple is present is caused by the widening of skin around the white blood cells HOPE THIS HELPS! :)
2016-03-19 06:01:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pimple would be caused by a bacteria. A cold sore would be caused by a herpes virus. Don't freak out! Get some Abreva and apply it to the area. The virus that causes cold sores is contagious and there's no telling where you got it. At any rate, hope you get better. Godloveya.
2006-11-09 20:27:00 · answer #6 · answered by Sassy OLD Broad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does it look like a blister or a pimple. also in the next few days hrs even if it is a cold sore it will cont to get larrger. put some carmex on it. if it is a cold sore it will dry up and start to get kinda crusty/scabby. if it is a zit the carmex will make it bigger and closer to being ready to pop. Also, alcohal will cause the pimple to come to a head but will hurt like hell on a cold sore. you can get pimples on you lips. If you have aa cold sore, don't kiss anyone and don't let anyone drink after you.
2006-11-09 18:38:55 · answer #7 · answered by tera_duke 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The two can look very similar.
A cold sore (aka Herpes Simplex 2) is often accompanies by a tingling of the area around it. A cold sore can also be accompanied by a flushed, hot feeling. A cold sore often changes size quickly, while a pimple is much slower developing. However, symptoms vary.
Regardless, just leave it alone. Keep the lip clean, cool, dry and sterile (don't pop it or touch it). A cold sore will get worse if you irritate it (so will a zit, but you are much more worried about a cold sore). If you have an anti-herpes drug like Xovirax, then take it. Herpes also tends to have a trigger - like diet, stress or your environment. If you know your trigger, try and address the trigger (e.g. stress:go for a walk, diet:eat healtheir, allergies:stay indoors).
2006-11-09 18:42:16 · answer #8 · answered by csanda 6 · 4⤊ 4⤋
Right now my skin is perfectly clear, for the first time in 3 years. It's been about 9 weeks and all my acne is gone. It is such a great feeling to wake up with clear skin.
Holistic Acne Treatment Guide?
2016-05-30 22:17:06 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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