Question: My teenage daughter has a sore on the side of her lip. She is prone to cold sores but she says this feels entirely different. She does sleep on that side of her face at night and I wonder if ...

A cold sore on the lip can cause discomfort, but it usually heals within a few days or weeks. Home care and over-the-counter medication may help speed recovery.

Waking up with a spot on your lip is never a good feeling. Often cold sores or pimples are to blame, though telling the difference isn't always easy. They can look similar on the surface, but ...

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Whether it's a cold sore or a lip pimple, it's important to know which one you're dealing with so you can treat it properly and effectively. To find out more, we tapped dermatologists Chris ...