Normnally I wouldnt care about this but my uncle had a look at this icky sore I have on the corner of my lip atm and said it looked like some thing (sorry cant remember what) that can only be cleared by antibiotics and if you dont treat it it spreads! wtf is this and do I REALLY have to go on antibiotics? Its a crusty sore thats yellowish (I know, SO gross)
sounds like a cold sore. it could be herpes but it sounds more like a cold sore to me. they have treatments for cold sores and you usually get them when your run down and stuff. but if its herpes, get it checked out.
Seriously, ask a doctor, not us. It could be one of many things, and you're description isn't really enough for any of to help you. No doubt the dermatologist will know exactly what it is. Antibiotics aren't THAT bad.
I guess it was worried coz my uncle was going on about how it was probably impatago (sp/w?) but I went to the doc and it wasnt, was just an infected cut.
yeah i was gonna say the same thing as the last poster and it's really nothing to worry about. however, i've never heard of those sores being yellow.
dude you got herpes on your face!!! dont worry about it itll go away. i get kanker sores all the time from my braces. it sucks.
A LOT of people have herpes simplex 1... the face kind. many people even get it from their parents when they are kids... it's no big deal at all. but like i said... that shouldnt be yellow....
doctor said I cut my lip and prolly would have infected myself by dribbling in my sleep. but all is well, its been gone for ages, now.
copied from http://www.bchealthguide.org/kbase/topic/mini/hw31977/overview.htm What causes cold sores? Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus. Almost everyone has been infected with the HSV virus. Most people become infected with HSV for the first time during childhood (between the ages of 1 and 5) or young adulthood. Worldwide, Aproximatly 70% of adults have been infected with HSV and have HSV antibodies, while around 90% of people in underdeveloped nations have HSV antibodies. You can be infected with HSV and have no symptoms. There are two types of herpes simplex virus (HSV). HSV-1 usually leads to oral sores (herpes labialis), while HSV-2 most often leads to genital herpes. However, there is a link between the two types, as HSV-1 can result in genital sores and HSV-2 can result in cold sores if you come into contact with either virus. The virus usually enters your body through a break in the skin around or inside your mouth. Up to 40% of the adult population in North America has had a cold sore at some point as a result of being infected with HSV.1 However, some people never develop cold sores even though they have been infected with HSV. Why do I keep getting cold sores? Recurring infections can be triggered by factors such as stress, fatigue, sunlight, or another infection (such as a cold or flu). After you have been been infected with HSV for the first time, the virus often retreats into the nervous system and stops causing symptoms (becomes dormant). On occasion, the virus may become active again and cause cold sores. Most people affected by cold sores will have 3 to 4 outbreaks per year.1 A few people may have more than one cold sore attack per month. Who is at greatest risk for developing cold sores? Anyone who is exposed to the herpes simplex virus (HSV) is at risk for developing cold sores. However, some people may have the virus but may never develop cold sores. People who have weakened natural defence (immune) systems are at an increased risk for having more severe and longer-lasting outbreaks of cold sores. One form of HSV infection is seen most often in children 1 to 3 years old. This type of HSV infection (primary herpes stomatitis) can cause high fever and blisters throughout the mouth, which can interfere with the ability to eat. It can be serious in children?they can get quite sick from this illness, although they usually recover without any long-term problems. Is there a cure or treatment for cold sores? Cold sores can be treated if severe or if they cause you embarrassment or discomfort, but they will usually go away on their own within a few days. The herpes simplex virus (HSV) that causes cold sores cannot be cured. If sores recur, treatment can reduce the number and severity of outbreaks but cannot eliminate the infection. Treatment may include topical creams or ointments or sometimes antiviral medicines (such as acyclovir or famciclovir). Treatment may lessen the duration of the cold sores by only 1 to 2 days, but can help soothe painful blisters or other uncomfortable symptoms.
