How to Get Rid of Pimples on Lips: The Best Treatments, According to Dermatologists

As someone with breakout-prone skin, I’ve experienced every type of acne a person can get (including butt acne, neck acne, back acne, chest acne, and scalp acne). But a pimple on my lip very well may be my Roman Empire. And everyone who knows me—or has seen me waltzing around NYC with a pimple patch on my upper lip—probably knows it. Which probably explains why one of my besties immediately texted me last week when a painful zit on her lip line cropped up out of nowhere. “Pls, Beth, help me, I’m DYING,” she texted at approximately 3am.

Having dealt with my fair share of lip pimples over the years, I’ve nailed down a handful of tips to soothe the pain and help heal them in the process. I even tapped dermatologists and a plastic surgeon for their expert-approved advice on getting rid of lip acne and preventing them from ever—ever–coming back.

Keep reading to find out what causes pimples on the lips, if a pimple on your lips is just a cold sore, and of course, how to get rid of a pimple on your lip asap.