What is a fever blister on lip?
I woke up with a painful blister on my lip, and my mother said it looks like a 'fever blister'. I've never had one before, so I'm a bit confused. What exactly is a fever blister on the lip?
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7 months ago
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It's that tiny, painful fluid-filled blister on the edge of the lip. I get them whenever I fall sick or get stressed, does anyone else get these frequently too?
5 months ago
These are cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus, often popping up when immunity is low. Keeping track of your thyroid and overall health with regular checkups really helps manage immune responses.
8 months ago
It's a painful lip blister that makes eating spicy golgappas absolute torture! Avoid spicy food till it heals, and stick to cooling curd rice for a bit.
8 months ago
It's just a cold sore that loves to show up right before an important meeting or date! Apply some doctor-prescribed ointment and wait for it to pack its bags.
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7 months ago
It is a viral sore. I ignored a persistent lip blister once thinking it was just heat, but it turned into a nasty infection, so please get it checked by a doc if it doesn't go away.
7 months ago
It is actually just a cold sore, yaar. Just don't touch or pop it, otherwise it will spread and take double the time to heal.
6 months ago
From my reading, these are caused by HSV-1 and are highly contagious when they pop. It is best not to share towels or cups with anyone until it completely heals.