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Pimple In Corner On Lip, Cut In Center. Any Ideas?

Hi I have what I thought was a pimple in the corner of my lip on the bottom side of the corner. I popped it with a needle and nothing came out an I squeezed it and scratched at it a little bit an it became fairly red. Past two days it has been a scab that I can't see but can feel and today I noticed there is a tiny cut in the center of it. It's not itchy or painful but feels like it does when I used to get those dry cuts in the corners of my mouth as a child. What could this be?
Sat, 19 Oct 2013
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Hi,
After reading your history it appears that you might have developed secondary infection over the boil. These areas are very prone for getting secondary infection. I advise you to not pinch or pop the area. You can apply an antibiotic cream such as gentamycin cream. Antibiotic tablet s are must such as ciprofloxacin or cefadroxil under medical advise. If itching is present then can take benadryl accordingly. Consult family physician at the earliest for checking the exact cause.
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Pimple In Corner On Lip, Cut In Center. Any Ideas?

Hi, After reading your history it appears that you might have developed secondary infection over the boil. These areas are very prone for getting secondary infection. I advise you to not pinch or pop the area. You can apply an antibiotic cream such as gentamycin cream. Antibiotic tablet s are must such as ciprofloxacin or cefadroxil under medical advise. If itching is present then can take benadryl accordingly. Consult family physician at the earliest for checking the exact cause.