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Hello. I am a 25 year old male in general good health. I don't take any medications currently. I have a mark on the side of my face and I am unsure if it is a white head or a cold sore. I have never had a cold sore but I am concerned by how close it is to my lips. In 2 of the pictures my face is relaxed and 2 of the pictures my lips are pointed to the side. I have no tingling or pain coming from it and it appeared this morning. Does it just appears to be a white head next to lips or a cold sore?

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Hello,

 

Thank you for asking your query.

 

From the information and the images you provided, the lesion does not look like a Cold sore (Herpes Labialis). I am assuming that you have no other symptoms of like sore throat, itching, redness of mouth or slight itching of the area (to start with).

 

So this can be a case of simple acne or folliculitis. But there is a rare possibility that this is an early stage of Herpes labialis which may evolve to typical clinical picture. I would recommend you not to apply pressure over lesion. Wash using a mild detergent/soap/face wash. Use clean towel to wipe gently. The lesion should disappear in 2-3 days. If not you may want consult a Dermatologist.

 

Hope this helps

Thank you


Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar
Category: Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon
Experience: 
Diploma in Dermatology - Royal College Of Physicians & Surgeons Of Glasgow, UK , 2010
Residency - DNB, Dermatology -  K.J Somaiya Hospital, Mumbai, 2009
Medical School & Internship - MBBS - Dr. D . Y . Patil Medical College, Mumbai, 2004
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