I have this small light red bump on my upper lip that I think is a cold sore. I've had it since yesterday and I'm FREAKING OUT. It doesn't hurt or anything, but when I touch it, it feels SLIGHTLY pressured. I'm like totally embarassed and I've tried putting ice on it so it could swell down. Does this mean I have Herpes or something?!
2007-02-25 23:22:48 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
Common Sense:
"Is this something to take care of; Maybe.
Is this something to freak out about; Why waste your energy?
You need a "reality check" on what's important in life. This type of issue shouldn't occupy more than 30 seconds of your whole day.
Get a life............. "
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I'm getting carried by somebody that has answered 951 questions. Oh, okay then, sorry for having no life, Common Sense. ;)
2007-02-26 12:13:03 · update #1
Yes it is herpes
As cold sores are called herpes simplex and even my daughter who's 8 gets it.
There is genital herpes and cold sore herpes,
Use Zovirax it will go within 48 hours
2007-02-25 23:25:46 · answer #1 · answered by Elle J Morgan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I REALLY wanted you to know that you can EASILY never have to deal with another horrible, awful, nasty cold-sore for the rest of your life!!
I got them every winter my whole life until 3 years ago (I'm 36 now) and they were the BANE of my existence...the whole process took weeks to heal and would leave a scar for at least 2 months sometimes!
I was reading a message board on www.curezone.org and discovered the PERFECT remedy for both healing them and preventing them completely:
OLIVE LEAF EXTRACT
So, I buy the liquid tincture by "HerbPharm" and it has not failed me ONCE...Whenever I'm feeling drained, tired, stressed, or get that tingly feeling on my lip, I just load up on this stuff.
This is the one I buy:
http://www.nextag.com/Herb-Pharm-Olive-Leaf-66659849/prices-html
You can also get Olive Leaf at Whole Foods Market, and other natural food stores.
Very cheap.
The first time I tried it, I was actually halfway into a major eruption and I drank a bunch of the extract in some water.
AS I WAS DRINKING the stuff down, I could feel the swelling on my lip shrinking...I was in such shock--I ran to the mirror--it was shrinking before my eyes and within ten minutes my lip had returned to NORMAL...I began kissing the bottle of Olive Leaf...yeah, I really did!!
I had tried everything in the past...I can't begin to tell you what I went through...and it's now been 3 YEARS since I've had one!
I've been in the Alternative Medicine field for some time now, and offer individualized consultations:
http://www.kasamba.com/Wellness-Coach
2007-02-27 05:00:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this something to take care of; Maybe.
Is this something to freak out about; Why waste your energy?
You need a "reality check" on what's important in life. This type of issue shouldn't occupy more than 30 seconds of your whole day.
Get a life.............
2007-02-25 23:30:47 · answer #3 · answered by Common Sense 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It may just be a pimple. You will have to wait to see how it develops to know for sure. Is there a "tingling" sensation or just pressure?
A a cold sore is an outbreak of the herpes simplex virus (HSV1). It is estimated that over 90% of Americans carry the virus, but only about 30% of those have cold sore outbreaks.
Cold sore treatment options vary widely. There is prescription medication, over-the-counter medication, and home remedies for cold sores - many of which work remarkably well.
Here are some links to a site that helped me with my own cold sore problems. Since I used some of the methods outlined here, I haven't had a problem.
This is a link to the “Ultimate Cold Sore Treatments Guide” that outlines a bunch of cold sore remedies that work, both medicinal and home treatments:
http://www.coldsore911.com/cold-sore-treatment/ultimate-cold-sore-treatments-guide/
This link is an entire glossary listing all of the best cold sore treatments compiled on to one web page:
http://www.coldsore911.com/cold-sore-treatment/you-can-heal-cold-sores-faster/
Finally, this link is to the one medication that is proven to heal cold sores faster than anything else on the market:
http://www.coldsore911.com/medicine-that-heals-existing-cold-sores/use-choraphor-to-get-rid-of-cold-sores-fast/
That site is updated pretty regularly. Hope this helps!
2007-02-27 03:59:08 · answer #4 · answered by Hunter J 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cold sores are a form of herpes, but they are not contagious, and its nothing to worry about, millions of people get cold sores, including me. its gonna stay there a few days, just don't pick at it or anything that will make it worse any it will really look gross, you could try getting abreva but its expensive like $18-$20. But what you should do is get tested, all it is is a blood test and they will tell you which one it is and what kind of treatment to use for sure.
2007-02-25 23:28:41 · answer #5 · answered by sarah 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
yes its herpes .. get zovirax, (who have u been kissing)
oh and it is highly contagious .. don't share towels and don't use the same towel on your face as u do in your nether regions ...while it is a diff herpes than u can get down bellow it can still be passed on this way .. avoid kissing and oral sex ...
Oh and don't worry too much it wont kill u !!
millions of ppl suffer with cold sores , me included !
2007-02-25 23:33:25 · answer #6 · answered by jizzumonkey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you never had it before then it is probably just a pimple.I think cold sores hurt at least that is what everyone says.
2007-02-26 00:16:23 · answer #7 · answered by Urchin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah , sounds like it. often its dormant in your body. i think stress may trigger an outbreak. no big deal, lots of people get them, my self included. i use chap stick to keep it moist and it goes away in a day or two-three. i imagine a girl is more embarrassed than a guy , but i love you anyways, splaz
2007-02-25 23:33:01 · answer #8 · answered by splaz57 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cold sores are common. Stress, or dryness can bring them on.
Ice is good, and you can buy medication for them at the pharmacy.
2007-02-25 23:29:25 · answer #9 · answered by altes_jan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
of course not dont worry , just get some abreva to lighten it up and it may be a pimple i get them on my lips dont worry, and dont be embarasses everyone gets them, just put extra make-up on
2007-02-25 23:31:46 · answer #10 · answered by nodaybuttoday 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋