Okay i think i'm getting a cold sore...but i'm not sure cos i've never had one before?

Question

It isn't tingling or painful but there is a red little lump on my lip and it was sorta of hot this morning plus i got sun-burnt yesterday? Is it going to be a cold sore? how do i stop it?

Answer 1

It could be a cold sore.  Spending too much time in the sun is one of the things that can bring on an attack.

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 2

if it's not hurting when you touch it, then I don't think it's a coldsore. the tingling is usualy before you can see any signs on the top of the sking.

If it's from the sun, then it would look red, kinda blistery look..

I'm not quite sure without seeing it, so you might wanna get some cream that helps herpes or ask a doctor for some pills, but if it is cold sore it is already late to treat right now.

Answer 3

If it's a cold sore, you would have to had some kind of contact from someone who has cold sores (herpes virus).  You can get it from kissing, oral s*x, sharing your lipstick etc.  If you don't think you have had any contact with someone who may be infected, its could be a blister from sun exposure. Remember, people can carry the herpes virus and not exhibit any symptoms.

There is no stopping a cold sore if it has already come out. If you apply medication when you get the tingly sensation, it can speed up the healing.