I have a weird cold sore. HELP!!?

Question

I have this cold sore developing on the outer part of my left upper lip. I hate cold sores because my skin is sensitive and once it goes away I always end up with marks. However, this cold sore in particular looks really different. Instead of looking like a regular cold sore, it has several different tiny bumps and the skin around it is cracky and flaky. Has anyone heard of this and if yes, does anyone know ANY way to treat. I've been using Abreva for a few days and it's not working. HELP PLEASE!!!!!

Answer 1

Don't ever use cream on cold sores if you can help it

USE LYSINE TABLETS. but you got to catch them when you first feel it tingle  

Answer 2

Cold sores are a form of herpes so go see a doctor.

Answer 3

If you get them a lot go to the doctor and see if they can give you meds for it..the pill my dr  gave me worked great..if not try using abriva

Answer 4

Yes, I have heard of and had cold sores like that.  At this point it will probably have to run its course.

Many of us already have the cold sore virus dormant in our bodies, and never have a flare up of cold sores.  We contracted it as children, as it is a very common virus, and children pick it up easily as they often share food and drinks, and may be less concerned about hand washing and hygiene.   Cold sores can be transmitted even when the person does not have a cold sore, though it is less likely to happen then.  

There is no over-the-counter medication or home remedy that cures cold sores.  Only time will take care of that.  But there is a good prescription medication for cold sores.  It will make them go away much faster, and as a result of taking this medication you will have far fewer outbreaks of cold sores.

The absolute best treatment for cold sores is a prescription medication in pill form called Valtrex.  It was intended for genital herpes, but cold sores are caused by the same family of viruses, and Valtrex stops colds sores in their tracks.  None of the other treatments come close to the effectiveness of Valtrex, not the ointment Zovirax, and certainly not Abreva or anything else.  Ask your doctor about it to see if you would be a good candidate for this medication.  My doctor prescribed it for me for cold sores about five years ago and after taking it only a couple of times I hardly ever get a cold sore any more, and before Valtrex I was having several attacks a year.  On the rare occasions that I do get one now, it is gone almost immediately when I take the medication - in about a day.    In the meantime, here are a couple of informative links.

http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-t...

http://kidshealth.org/kid/ill_injure/ach...

Answer 5

Um sounds like u have the clap! herpes that is sorry for ya go see the doc.