so on both corners of my mouth are these things i'm assuming are some sort of cold sores.
they're kind of crusty (gross, i know) and almost orange-ish... it looks like i just ate doritos or something. and they really hurt too.
i just put neosporin on them. i really want them gone though, like ASAP.
a. what could they be?
b. how can i get rid of them?
please help! oh and no, i haven't made out with anybody or anything.
thank youuu
2007-12-13 12:13:54 · 3 answers · asked by Answer 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Maybe they are just a little dried out and became open cuts due to the dryness? I've had this happen once or twice in the winter, when its really dry and I sleep in a very dry room. Its like chapped lips, but on the side. I just put chapstick on it a few times and it heals.
2007-12-13 12:22:22 · answer #1 · answered by 2007_Shelby_GT500 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Neosporin won't help. It is an antibacterial. Cold sores are viral.
I guess you could do what I did when I was a kid (when the dinosaurs weren't trying to eat me! LOL): Apply Campho-phenique. It is made from camphor oil and will help ease the discomfort, prevent the scabs from cracking by keeping them soft. Your local drug store should be able to help you.
caveat: Campho-phenique can tingle or even burn. It takes a little getting used to.
2007-12-13 12:24:23 · answer #2 · answered by Albannach 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You may just have a vitamin or mineral deficiency.
2007-12-13 12:18:51 · answer #3 · answered by no5no5 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋