Fever Blister Vs Pimple. While pimples may be tender or cause discomfort theyre not associated with the same prodromal phase as cold sores says Shah. A fever blister or cold sore can last from 10 to 14 days.
They appear as a cluster of white small blister and typically manifest on the same area wherever the virus gets active. Fever blisters are painful and accompanied by burning and tingling sensations along with inflammation and swelling. While pimples may be tender or cause discomfort theyre not associated with the same prodromal phase as cold sores says Shah.
It had a white head to it.
Pimples typically develop a white yellow or black head. They both can be uncomfortable. Cold sores often appear in one place on the lower lip and form as a cluster of small blisters. A good way to determine the difference between a pimple and a cold sore is by its appearance.
