Are fever blisters bad?

I completely understand how stressful and scary it feels when you suddenly see those blisters on your lip. I used to panic and think it was some major infection, but honestly, they are not dangerous or 'bad' at all. They are just uncomfortable and heal on their own in some days.

I have got this blister for the first time and I'm a bit scared. Is it safe to apply coconut oil on it, or will that make it worse? If anyone has faced this before, please tell me how many days it typically takes to clear up.

In my experience, they are just a temporary nuisance. I usually just leave them alone, make sure I eat simple home-cooked food, and avoid touching them. Within 7 to 10 days, they dry up and disappear without any issues.

Please don't start putting random things like toothpaste or garlic on it just because someone online suggested it. It can make the inflammation much worse. If it's very painful, go verify with a real doctor and get a proper ointment prescribed.

I was reading up on this because my roommate got one. They aren't harmful to your health at all, they are just caused by a common virus that stays dormant in the body. Apparently, they only act up when you are stressed or sick, so it's quite normal.

They look so angry and red, which makes me super anxious that it might leave a permanent scar. Does anyone else get a burning sensation and feel like the whole face is swollen? I keep worrying if it's spreading to my cheeks too.