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What Causes Cold Sores And Chapped Lips?
hello i have cold sores and my lips are very chapped. to the point where if you look really close i have little white bumps. i am on a lot of acne medicine and take zanax, klopnopin, minocycline, and another anti-axi med. i also smoke a lot of marijuana a day. thanks for your help i am checking if this is not herpes. thank you
Mon, 31 Aug 2020
Hi,
Based on the history you have shared, you should get it reviewed by a dermatologist though herpes seems less likely and can be part of acne but marijauna may cause immunosuppressive state which can increase chances of skin infections so better be avoided.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin
Based on the history you have shared, you should get it reviewed by a dermatologist though herpes seems less likely and can be part of acne but marijauna may cause immunosuppressive state which can increase chances of skin infections so better be avoided.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin
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