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Cold Sore or Allergy?
Hi, I started getting bumps on my lips 4 years ago and i get it twice every year now, and at least once during winter. I went to the dermatologist last time and he prescribed me a Levokin 500 mg tablet. It didn't really help and I'm very sure that this is HSV-1 because of all the symptoms. It always forms in the same area of my lip where it did before and i feel tingles when it starts. it mostly occurs when my lips are too dry or if im too stressed or eating nuts and spicy food. It's swollen with multiple bumps clustered together and it hurts and usually lasts for 2 weeks. I don't have a prescription for antivirals because my parents don't let me visit dermat again because they think it's just an allergy from some lip product so I'm unable to heal it either, i only use ice and tea tree oil on it but it doesn't help :(
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Have you done the blood test.. for details do direct online consultation with photo
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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
39 yrs exp
Mumbai
There are blood tests that can be done to confirm. However, a more detailed history and clinic images will be required to first make the diagnosis so that the right treatment plan can be made. Please take online consultation for the same.
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Dr. Hitesh Viradiya
Dermatologist
9 yrs exp
Surat
Share pics for better evaluation
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
Dermatologist
18 yrs exp
Noida
Don't worry, book an online consultation for proper treatment plan and guidance.
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Dr. Keyur Patel
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Surat
First it needs to be diagnosed,
so its better to take consultation online with Dermatologist for proper evaluation
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Dr. Amandeep
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Khanna
Need to share photos for better assessment
Consult online for further management
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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