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Could The Bump On Lower Lip Be A Cold Sore?

Bump on lip I had a bump on my lower lip like a cold sore about three weeks ago and now for the past week I have had a bump on my top lip. It looks as though its going away but is dark like it will leave a dark mark. Iam 36yrs old, Male, I smoke ciggarretes daily and I drink beer twice a week. I also drink coffee every morning and I have a dog.
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.


Thanks for your query. The probable reason for bump on your lip is is canker sore or cold sore . There can be many factors responsible for canker sore like stress (very common) ,irritation of mucosa due to food ,fruits and drinks, vitamin deficiency and underlying diseases that weaken immune system.

They usually go away by their own without any treatment in week or two or by avoiding trigger factor .

I would suggest you to apply some antimicrobial ointment ,start multivitamin supplement containing vitamin B12 and folic acid , quit smoking and drinking at least for some time and apply gel containing benzocaine for pain .

If condition persist after 2 weeks then consult dentist for proper examination and to rule out causes like HIV , herpes or oral cancer .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Could The Bump On Lower Lip Be A Cold Sore?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your query. The probable reason for bump on your lip is is canker sore or cold sore . There can be many factors responsible for canker sore like stress (very common) ,irritation of mucosa due to food ,fruits and drinks, vitamin deficiency and underlying diseases that weaken immune system. They usually go away by their own without any treatment in week or two or by avoiding trigger factor . I would suggest you to apply some antimicrobial ointment ,start multivitamin supplement containing vitamin B12 and folic acid , quit smoking and drinking at least for some time and apply gel containing benzocaine for pain . If condition persist after 2 weeks then consult dentist for proper examination and to rule out causes like HIV , herpes or oral cancer . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari