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so my boyfriend woke up one day with a weird scab under his lip and he says it hurts if he touches it- it s not herpes because it s not a cold sore or blister in any way. and i ve kissed him sense then so i m really worried.. what could it be? is it contagious??
Usually, the scabs under the lip that hurts is a cold sore, unless he has been eating or drinking any food/drink that caused irritation of the lip (frizzy, acidic or spicy).
Do not get worried unnecessarily as it is not that serious. It will be healing on its own. He should not keep peeling the scab to help healing.
Apply cold sore cream locally until improvement.
Wish fast recovery.
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What Does A Painful Scab Under The Lips Indicate?
Hi, Usually, the scabs under the lip that hurts is a cold sore, unless he has been eating or drinking any food/drink that caused irritation of the lip (frizzy, acidic or spicy). Do not get worried unnecessarily as it is not that serious. It will be healing on its own. He should not keep peeling the scab to help healing. Apply cold sore cream locally until improvement. Wish fast recovery.