Could it be a cold sore?

Question

it only just started hurting, and theres a tiny little spot on my lip where it hurts. it feels kinda hot, and mostly just hurts when i touch it.

Answer 1

Cold sores tingle when they are starting and you are not describing it that way, so it may not be a cold sore, but you will know for sure by tomorrow.

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 if it turns out to be a cold sore.  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

could be or it could be a pimple.  Pimples on lips hurt...

Answer 3

Sounds like it... try some Abreva

Answer 4

is it tingling? thats a sign its a cold sore. get some cream and put on it asap just in case it is.