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Title: Cold sore or hive?
Post by iamnotalone on 05/08/12 at 15:22:38

Here's a stumper;
During my recent rash of hives, I had some on my lips too.
Then... I got what felt like a cold sore on each end of my upper lip, so I put some prescription cream on the "spots". I am not sure if they were still hives??? Anyone have this problem- yet ?
How can one tell ?

Title: Re: Cold sore or hive?
Post by Anaphylaxing on 05/11/12 at 19:34:25

i notice I often get cold sores when flaring

I wonder if the breakdown in the skin at the vermilion border from the inflammation allows the herpes virus to infect it as it usually preys on cracks etc

Title: Re: Cold sore or hive?
Post by PamH on 05/12/12 at 06:18:46

I get alot of sores in my mouth and on my lips, when I'm sick!
Pam

Title: Re: Cold sore or hive?
Post by iamnotalone on 05/12/12 at 06:36:27

Oh my;
It's so hard to remember not to kiss anyone when this happens.
It's almost a reflex to want to kiss my grandson all the time.
My husband- I remember to be careful with...Hmmmm- that's interesting :D I guess we should treat any "hives" on our mouths as Suspect. My sister gave me a kiss on the lips one Christmas years ago, & she had a cold sore. It's the gift that keeps on giving.
:-X
lori

Title: Re: Cold sore or hive?
Post by Joan on 05/12/12 at 07:41:23

Don't know if this applies to you, but folic acid deficiency (folate) can cause sores (fissures) and irritation at the corners of the mouth.

Title: Re: Cold sore or hive?
Post by Lisa on 05/13/12 at 15:03:59

Hives are temporary, cold sores take a week or so to heal.

Remember, cold sores are a virus, hives are not. Be considerate so as not to spread the virus! :)