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Sore on chin crease

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giovannipaterno
giovannipaterno

Hi there, I got this weird skin irritation between my low lip and my chin, it looks like a cold sore but not sure 100%. I have had for a week and yet nothing changed. It formed a crust and then peeled off and now it’s just red and itchy at times. When I wake up I have the crust again and I cannot seem to get it away, I also have been putting some antibiotics cream on top. It doesn’t really hurt or anything but I wanna get rid of it. 

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  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee giovannipaterno

    Posted

    If its a cold sore,then antibiotics wont get rid of it,as it is a virus and you need something specifically for this. . However  I wonder if it is Impetigo which can cause crusty sores around the mouth. Its caused by Staph bacteria getting into a tiny cut in the skin . Have you cut yourself shaving? ....I am assuming you are male so apologies if you are not. Usually it heals up on its own but can take 3 weeks or so. 

     Please note there are several other things this could be and some need treating professionally as they are not benign. So if this doesnt clear in 3-4 weeks then do see a doctor. 

    • giovannipaterno
      giovannipaterno Marina_Dee

      Posted

      Hi thanks for the quick response. I looked into it and I don’t think it’s impetigo because I’m a week it would have spread everywhere. Also it does not look like that.
  • brown45840
    brown45840 giovannipaterno

    Posted

    Hi Giovannipaterno,

     

    You could be right about the cold sore, but it could be perioral dermatitis.  If it’s dermatitis, it should resolve in less than a month, but cold sores can be chronic and last a lifetime, that is they tend to go away and keep coming back. Hopefully it’s not chronic and will just go away forever. You might want to just wash that area with cold water and not  put any cosmetic on it. If you keep that area moistened, it might promote healing and relieve the itching. Keep an eye on it and if it doesn’t resolve in a month; go see a doctor. Good luck!

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