My boyfriend's developing small "pimples" on his lips, but not showing any signs of herpes...

My boyfriend is developing small pimple-like bumps on his lips, which are sensitive to touch. He never had any before we started dating, but they seem to have been coming and going over the past month or so. The bumps are not blistering or crusting over like herpes, but rather coming and going like normal pimples. I have never had a cold sore, either, so I feel like that's out of the question. The bumps are not developing in clusters and are barely noticeable unless you're up-close (and even still, you have to really look for them). So I'm wondering what else it could be. Has anyone got any idea what's going on? I was thinking that maybe it could be stress, or some kind of dietary deficiency... Or maybe even too much kissing? I have no clue. Any input would be much appreciated! Thanks :)
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Most Helpful Girl

  • i went to the clinic for this just last week! the first doctor I saw said it was cold sores, but I didn't feel that was correct. I saw another doctor about it and he said it was a lip irritation. he wasn't sure what caused it but he prescribed hydro-cortisone cream and it cleared up within a few days. I also used only vaseline and the cream on my lips because the doc didn't want anything irritating it. at times the bumps were hard/sensitive and other times they got very itchy. they didn't crust over like a cold sore and there were a bunch of little ones, but they did get dry. if that sounds similar, it may be what he has.

    • Interesting! That might be what it is. I guess he might as well try. Can't hurt!

Most Helpful Guy

  • It is a different strain of herpes. Any type of cold sore is actually herpes, unfortunately. Although not usually the same strain as genital herpes.

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    This link will give you all the information you need.

    • Haha yeah, but they're not cold sores... That's what I'm trying to say.

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