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I've had a scab on my lip for a couple of weeks, any ideas what it could be?

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MichaelB5
MichaelB5

I seem to remember having a blackhead in the same area, which I extracted, but I'm not sure if it became infected. I've had a scab for two weeks, is there anything I should do?

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  • jacqueline01135
    jacqueline01135 MichaelB5

    Posted

    don't pick it. Try bathing it with salt water
    • frustrated61
      frustrated61 MichaelB5

      Posted

      I'm not sure what that could be but it does look infected.  I think you should go to your doctor and possibly get an antibiotic or some other topic med to clear it up.  Don't be offended but could it possibly be an STD? I do think that what jacqueline said about soaking it in salt water could help..make the cloth as hot as you can stand it because it will draw all the infected part to the top...don't burn yourself but as hot as you can stand.  Good Luck, Michael

      Frustrated

    • frustrated61
      frustrated61 MichaelB5

      Posted

      Michael ~

      How are things going with your lip?  Has any of out suggestions helped?  Let us know, please.

      Frustrated

  • Bimbo1982
    Bimbo1982 MichaelB5

    Posted

    If ur really concerned about it go to the chemist and speak with the pharmacy or go to ur GP. 

    I usually put Savlon or tcp on mine. 

    • MichaelB5
      MichaelB5 Bimbo1982

      Posted

      I have been putting that on which has been drying it up a bit. I think I'll go to the Pharmacy to check.
  • Curious--
    Curious-- MichaelB5

    Posted

    It looks like the infected old blackhead area because the darker spot in the center is the new scab and the white around that is now infected serous fluid which was squeezed too hard.  I would try a little tea tree oil or witch hazel dabbed.  Also, sometimes a warm tea bag will help bring whiteheads to open up.  You need to get the infected white stuff out - and then keep applying either of the above 3 products -  perhaps even a dab of triple antibiotic ointment.  Alternate the applications so the bacteria do not get accustomed to one type of environment.  If none of this helps in say a week - see the doctor.  You might need an antibiotic.  (I know how irritating these 'little' things can be.)
    • MichaelB5
      MichaelB5 Curious--

      Posted

      The darker spot has now gone. It's gone a little flaky now.
  • susan33651
    susan33651 MichaelB5

    Posted

    Try rubbing a dab of toothpaste onto affected area, it will dry it out and as most toothpastes have some antibacterial agents in them it will also help to clear up any infection.
  • MichaelB5
    MichaelB5

    Posted

    Thanks for the replies. I have been to the doctor, and he seems to think it is a skin tag. I'm not sure, he has refered me to hospital to potentially have it removed. I am currently treating a fungal infection on my toe nail. I did see somewhere online that they could be connected. Is that a possiblity?
  • MichaelB5
    MichaelB5

    Posted

    I apply some Savlon to dry it out, then it looks like this.
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    • frustrated61
      frustrated61 MichaelB5

      Posted

      Hi Michael ~

      How has your problem been?  I was going to say possibly a cold sore but it's a deeper red than I'm used to seeing.  Did you try any of the suggestions given?  If so, may I ask what helped the most?

      Hope you're on the mend.

      Frustrated

    • frustrated61
      frustrated61 MichaelB5

      Posted

      Michael,

      What worked, if anything?  Has this spot spread or is it all taken care of?  If it's gone, do you know what it is? A possible herpes virus? (cold sore)

    • MichaelB5
      MichaelB5 frustrated61

      Posted

      The doctor thinks it's some kind of skin growth, I'm thinking more a wart. Anyway the doctor froze it last week. And is now in the process of going black. It is starting to come away now.
    • frustrated61
      frustrated61 MichaelB5

      Posted

      That's great, huh?  Happy that you finally got a good ending to what may have seemed impossible.

      Good luck and know that my daughter had a wart and had it frozen, she dosen't even have a scar!

      Warm regards,

      Frustrated

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