E-consult and Accompanying Note

Patient 2: Mr. Johnson

    Doctor in their office
  • You receive an e-consult from a 37-year-old male who describes a 'persistent cold sore' on his lip
  • eConsult from David Johnson David Johnson (Male, 37) Persistent ulcerated lip 1985 David Johnson (Male, Age 37)

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    I have had this ulcer on my lower lip for a few weeks now

    I think it is a cold sore as I am quite prone to them but they usually happen on my upper lip and clear up after a few days of aciclovir cream and this one just seems to have gotten bigger quite quickly

    It is quite painful