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Question
14 Oct 2009
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Blister
Hi there...
I don' t know where else to post this question.
About once or twice a year I develop blisters almost exactly halfway between my top lip and my nose.
It' s little small blisters that form part of one group.
Coupled to this is a swelling below my chin, which is hard to the touch. I don' t know what gland resides there.
I' m not 100% sure, but I think it' s accompanied by a slight fever right before it happens.
What could be the cause, and what can I use to treat this? It usually clears up in a week or 2 but it' s uncomfortable and ugle.
Kind regards.
I don' t know where else to post this question.
About once or twice a year I develop blisters almost exactly halfway between my top lip and my nose.
It' s little small blisters that form part of one group.
Coupled to this is a swelling below my chin, which is hard to the touch. I don' t know what gland resides there.
I' m not 100% sure, but I think it' s accompanied by a slight fever right before it happens.
What could be the cause, and what can I use to treat this? It usually clears up in a week or 2 but it' s uncomfortable and ugle.
Kind regards.
Pharmacist
Hi
These are probably cold sores which is caused by the type 1 herpes simplex virus.
Ask for a cream called Activir or one of its generics next time you feel the tingling on the skin starting.
Best of luck!
These are probably cold sores which is caused by the type 1 herpes simplex virus.
Ask for a cream called Activir or one of its generics next time you feel the tingling on the skin starting.
Best of luck!
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