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How To Get Rid Of White Bump On Upper Lip?

There is a small white bump with a black center on my upper lip,i believe its a black head but im not quite sure.i popped it and puss and the black thing came out but every time i do this it comes back a couple months later,i dont know what i should do about.
Thu, 28 Jul 2016
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Hi..
Can understand your concern..

As per your complain a white bump on upper lip with a dark centre can be due to bacterial infection..
It can also be due to viral infection caused by Herpes Simplex virus causing cold sores and it can be most probable cause if it is recurrent as per your case..
It can also be an oral acne which can also represent as a white bump..
A white bump on upper lip can also be due to exposure to sun and cause a sun blister..
It can also be Fodyce's spot which are elevated sebaceous gland..
It can also be due to trauma to the minor salivary gland causing formation of a small mucus cyst known as mucocele..

Mostly the small white bump on lip harmless and resolves itself but in case of pain or recurrences you need to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated..

In case of bacterial infection topical antibiotic ointment can help..

In case if it is Herpes caused by Herpes simplex virus,oral and topical antiviral medication can help in preventing recurrent outbreaks..

Sun blister will get resolved of its own or you can apply a steroid ointment over it..
Apply SPF 15 containing lip balms before going to sun..

Fordyce's spots and mucus cyst are harmless and will resolve themselves..

Drink plenty of water to maintain hydration..
Avoid licking, sucking and biting of lips..
Avoid excessive sun exposure..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora..
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How To Get Rid Of White Bump On Upper Lip?

Hi.. Can understand your concern.. As per your complain a white bump on upper lip with a dark centre can be due to bacterial infection.. It can also be due to viral infection caused by Herpes Simplex virus causing cold sores and it can be most probable cause if it is recurrent as per your case.. It can also be an oral acne which can also represent as a white bump.. A white bump on upper lip can also be due to exposure to sun and cause a sun blister.. It can also be Fodyce s spot which are elevated sebaceous gland.. It can also be due to trauma to the minor salivary gland causing formation of a small mucus cyst known as mucocele.. Mostly the small white bump on lip harmless and resolves itself but in case of pain or recurrences you need to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.. In case of bacterial infection topical antibiotic ointment can help.. In case if it is Herpes caused by Herpes simplex virus,oral and topical antiviral medication can help in preventing recurrent outbreaks.. Sun blister will get resolved of its own or you can apply a steroid ointment over it.. Apply SPF 15 containing lip balms before going to sun.. Fordyce s spots and mucus cyst are harmless and will resolve themselves.. Drink plenty of water to maintain hydration.. Avoid licking, sucking and biting of lips.. Avoid excessive sun exposure.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora..