I’ve got this little icky thing right where my lips meet at the corner. It hasn’t gotten big (you can’t even see it with my mouth closed), but it hasn’t gone away either. Do cold sores keep getting bigger and grosser as time goes on? I’m wondering if it’s just a zit that won’t go away b/c it’s always getting moisture…And yes, I know this is an icky question.
I think I’ve had it for a week now. I don’t mess with it all day- then at home when I’m watching TV I mess w/it w/o realizing it. Will Abreva hurt it if it’s a zit? I’ve used Neosporin and Clearasil.
I love Bobfartly. She’s special. Honestly, I can’t tell the difference b/c I’ve never HAD a cold sore in my 25 years of life (SO not junior high). The ones I’ve seen on people are way more unsightly (lol- not to brag).

Do all cold sore infections begin on the lips? Can they begin adjacent to the mouth. I have an area near my mouth that is swollen and feels puffy. Nothing on the lips or anything. How can you tell if it is a cold sore or a zit?

I recently used some hydroquinine to get rid of some old sun spots on my cheeks. However, I still have some old cold sore/zit scars. In flourescent lighting, there are some brown areas around my lips. They must have been from old cold sores or zits I picked in the past. What could I use to diminish their appearance? Would it be safe to use hydroquinine for a little while?