Suggest Treatment For Pimple Like Blisters On Lower Lip

Posted on Mon, 7 Jul 2014

Question: Hello After yr info , went to doc on 5-13 , he not sure , did 2 rounds Valacyclovir HCL 1 gram , 2 tabs , 12 hrs apart with No inprovement ! Visit again on 5-23 , still no clue ! gave script for Zaeiax ? $600 !!!! I did not get it ! I did apply abreva creme which did help a little . mistery condition stopped approx on 5-26. On 6-10 without the nerve twitch , I have 3 pimple like blisters on the right & left side of lower lip!!! How to sove this ??? Affraid to kiss ???

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Corticosteroids with antivirals

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Sorry for the delay in my response.

If Valaciclovir had no effect on the infection, the next option would be using famiciclovir. A better regime would be if combined with corticosteroids like prednisone. The effects is confirmed useful if put on this combination.

Continue applying Abreva if its helping.

Discuss with your dermatologist about the new combination, I suggested.

Wish you good health.

regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 days later)

hello ! have not tried new combo yet ! blisters inside my lip are now gone ! what is name of this condition ? How did it come about , STD ? Will it come back ? Is it contagous ??? Should I aquire & take yr combo at this time ? Thanks XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Herpes zoster

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

The infection is called herpes zoster. It is reactivation of an STD herpes simplex gained in past. No, it is not contagious as herpes simplex.

No, do not take any medication if the lesions have gone. Keep the combo regime reserved for future as there are chances of recurrence.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar