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Suggest Remedy To Get Rid Of Recurring Pimple On Lip

I had a pimple come up on my lip and popped it, and it came back and I did this several times now I have a round place on my lip that does not appear to be healing? I have used several medications, and it scabs over but when I wash my face of course the scab come off.
Thu, 2 Jun 2016
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There are two possible causes of such a condition. The first is herpes labialis which is a viral infection caused by herpes simplex virus.It can be treated with antivirals like Acyclovir. The other possibility is folliculitis which is a bacterial infection. It can be treated with topical antibacterial creams like mupirocin.You must avoid pricking or fiddling with the lesion.Consult your dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis. Regards
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Suggest Remedy To Get Rid Of Recurring Pimple On Lip

There are two possible causes of such a condition. The first is herpes labialis which is a viral infection caused by herpes simplex virus.It can be treated with antivirals like Acyclovir. The other possibility is folliculitis which is a bacterial infection. It can be treated with topical antibacterial creams like mupirocin.You must avoid pricking or fiddling with the lesion.Consult your dermatologist to confirm the diagnosis. Regards