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Meet the Experts

What Are Lip Pimples?

Lip pimples are like any other pimplesand form for the same reasons, too.

Woman applying lip balm in mirror

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Lip Pimples vs. “In some cases, patients may develop pus bumps rather than clear blisters.”

“It is really sugars and starches that have shown to be the culprits.”

“Get on a consistent acne-fighting regimen,” Nazarian advises.

“Being proactive is really key here.

“Some are pickable and some are not,” Zeichner says.

Just be sure both your hands and skin are properly cleansed.

“For red, angry pimples, spot treat with a benzoyl peroxide acne treatment,” he says.

“It lowers levels of acne-causing bacteria, calms inflammation, and dries out the pimple itself.”

Yesoils can clog pores anywhere on the skin, and the lips are no exception.

One such example iscoconut oil.

Still, it’s typically best to avoid it and go for a safer method.

Updated September 12, 2019.

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