Cold sores and pimples on the lips can look and feel similar, but they're different. Derms break down the differences and share tips on how to treat each, here.

It may be tempting to pop a lip pimple, but you should not. Popping a lip pimple can increase the risk of infection, larger pimples, and more pain. How long does a lip pimple last? Without ...

There are no special tests or exams are needed. That said, if your provider suspects an infection is causing your lip pimples, they may perform a bacteria culture test—especially if the pimple ...

There are many varieties of herpes viruses, and once infected, the virus can go dormant and reactivate from time to time. Unlike pimples, cold sores can appear anywhere on the lips or around the ...