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Blisters on the inside of my lips and on my lip

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Blueflam · 03/09/2024 17:07

Over the past 24 hours my lips feel uncomfortable. It looks like I have a blister or two on the inside of my lip and also on my outside lip. This is on the right side of my lips/face.

I did cook dinner on Sunday and it was hot. I do remember burning my hand taking the meal out from the oven. I don't like eating hot food so I allowed my meal to sit for a good 20 minutes. I don't remember burning my mouth with it. If I burned myself from the dinner, surely I would have other feelings on my tongue too.

I do vape but still I vaped a few years ago I never remember this. I was vaping for a few months after taking it back up but I don't remember this. I do t have my vape very hot.

I am very stressed due to some issues and I am vaping more.

I had covid a few weeks ago and I am wondering if it's some sort of an immune response. I don't know.

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JennyForeigner · 03/09/2024 17:10

We have this and it is a virus called hand, foot and mouth which is currently running rampant I'm afraid!

Our (young) kids are the ones who are really affected, but my husband and I also have a couple of ulcers each in our case just inside the lip.

WetBandits · 03/09/2024 17:10

Sore/tingly blisters usually means herpes (coldsores), especially if you’ve recently been stressed and unwell. They’re very common, affecting up to 80% of the population. Can be dormant for many years before they appear opportunistically.

Can you take a photo?

SharpWriter · 03/09/2024 17:11

Sounds like cold sores! I get them. Stress and things such as colds/flu/Covid can aggravate them. They make my lips tingle then a blister forms which then dissolves and forms a scab. The only thing that works for me is tea tree oil but you can try Zovirax or similar treatments in the supermarket.

Blueflam · 03/09/2024 17:16

WetBandits · 03/09/2024 17:10

Sore/tingly blisters usually means herpes (coldsores), especially if you’ve recently been stressed and unwell. They’re very common, affecting up to 80% of the population. Can be dormant for many years before they appear opportunistically.

Can you take a photo?

My sister in law got cold sores after COVID but I am out of my infection since about the 8 of August. Hers appeared more quickly.

Unfortunately I am unable to get a picture because most of it is on the inside of my lip but up higher. Hard to explain with one area of discomfort on my outside lip.

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Blueflam · 03/09/2024 17:17

SharpWriter · 03/09/2024 17:11

Sounds like cold sores! I get them. Stress and things such as colds/flu/Covid can aggravate them. They make my lips tingle then a blister forms which then dissolves and forms a scab. The only thing that works for me is tea tree oil but you can try Zovirax or similar treatments in the supermarket.

I have a dental gel ordered because it's for the inside of my lip. Gengigel. Hopefully that will help.

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mothsandgoths · 03/09/2024 17:19

It really sounds likes hand food and mouth. I have caught it from my kids before. Basically felt a bit unwell and had loads of moth blisters. It will be fine in a few days

Blueflam · 03/09/2024 17:35

mothsandgoths · 03/09/2024 17:19

It really sounds likes hand food and mouth. I have caught it from my kids before. Basically felt a bit unwell and had loads of moth blisters. It will be fine in a few days

I don't have young kids. Whatever this is, came on me yesterday and I havent been around anyone sick or ill for a few weeks. I think hand, foot and mouth is unlikely.

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Shinyandnew1 · 03/09/2024 17:39

Cold sore/herpes?

JennyForeigner · 03/09/2024 20:17

Well of course it may not be HFM but it is ragingly infectious including before and after people are symptomatic and everywhere atm.

Visit a pharmacist?

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