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What Causes A Red And Inflamed Bump Near The Upper Lip?

Hi. About two months ago I noticed two tiny hard bumps under my skin near my upper lip. I thought nothing of it because I often get pimples near my lips due to lip gloss. A month later the one bump became swollen and red and inflamed. I began to panic because it was bigger than any pimple I've had near my lip. It became big and red but did not burst, or ooze. My symptoms remained the same, it stated swollen and large for about 4 weeks. It didn't itch and before it became swollen it did not tingle or burn, but like I said I could feel it under my skin for a month. I "popped" the second "bump" that was user my skin and the usual hard puss stuff came out and it never back of anything. The bump eventually went Away, but I could still feel it slightly under my skin. A week after it became unnoticeable, it became swollen again. Now a week later (this has Literally been over a moth with it now) it isn't nearly as bad as it was the first time it Became inflamed. Do you Think this is a cold sore? I have never had one before and am prone to pimples near My Lips, by typically not This bad.
Fri, 4 Mar 2016
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Hi..

Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain a red inflamed bump on the upper lip that has increased in size and on popping released a hard pus seems to be a hair follicle infection or folliculitis that is commonly caused by bacterial infection..

I would suggest you to consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and a clinical examination and if needed investigations like pus culture or blood test can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..

You can be advised to clean the lumps with antiseptic solution and apply a combination of steroid and antibiotic ointment over it..
You can also be advised to take a short course of antibiotics and anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes A Red And Inflamed Bump Near The Upper Lip?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain a red inflamed bump on the upper lip that has increased in size and on popping released a hard pus seems to be a hair follicle infection or folliculitis that is commonly caused by bacterial infection.. I would suggest you to consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and a clinical examination and if needed investigations like pus culture or blood test can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. You can be advised to clean the lumps with antiseptic solution and apply a combination of steroid and antibiotic ointment over it.. You can also be advised to take a short course of antibiotics and anti inflammatory painkiller like Ibuprofen.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.