What Causes Pimple Rash With Water Heads On The Top Of Lip?

Posted on Tue, 10 Jun 2014

Question: Hi I am 53yr old and and have a lot of trouble with a red rash on the top of my lip line sometimes it has raised pimples with watery heads. I no longer eat chocolate as have found I have an episode/breakout. Hot flushes are also an issue is there a natural remedy to aid relief

Answered by Dr. Johny Chacko (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Lip rash

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic,
From your description of episodic breakouts of pimply rash with water heads on the top of lip, I am thinking of the possibility of herpes labialis or cold sore. It is a viral infection caused by herpes simplex virus. After an episode the virus remains dormant in the nerves and can cause recurrent episodes. The treatment is with oral tablets of Acyclovir 400 mg three times a day for five days. You have a feature to upload the images by yourself at the right side of the query page, please utilize that so that I can diagnose the rash. You can also send the image as attachment to YYYY@YYYY , with the subject as 'Attn: Dr. Johny Chacko'.

For hot flushes it is advisable to do regular exercises like jogging or swimming. Avoid spicy foods, hot beverages like coffee, tea, avoid alcohol and stress. Staying in a cool room is better. Evening primrose oil, soya and gingsen have been helpful in some.
Hope this helped,
I will be happy to answer any further clarifications.
Take care.

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