Question 1

what are these little white bumps on inside of lower lip?

Accepted Answer

Salivary glands: Our lips contain hundreds of minor salivary glands. This is what you are seeing, it is perfectly normal.

Question 2

i have bump on inside of my lower lip, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Lip bump: Most lip bumps are swollen minor salivary glands or areas of trauma. They should heal within a few weeks. If they persist for longer than this you should have them seen by a physician to make sure nothing more serious is going on.

Question 3

what to do if i had a translucent bump on the inside of my lower lip. identify?

Accepted Answer

Mucocele: Likely mucocele. Blocked minor salivary gland. See oral surgeon for exam/excision/biopsy.

Question 4

i have a bruise or bump on the inside of my lower lip, what is this?

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Bump In lip: There are many possibilities. You can have this lesion evaluated by a board certified otolaryngologist.

Question 5

i have a small, skin colored painless bump on the inside of my lower lip, it has been there for a couple weeks and has not worsened?

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Otolaryngologist: This is most likely a benign cyst, but if it doesn't recede consult an otolaryngologist for diagnosis and advice.

Question 6

i have a bump on the inside of my lower lip only painful when rubbed against my tooth no discoloration any idea what it could be?

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Fibroma: That's a guess. See your local dentist or oral surgeon to find out for sure.

Question 7

i have a small, hard, white bump on the inside of my lower lip. obviously you can't see it, but does that sound like a cold sore?

Accepted Answer

: No, cold sores are nothing like this. Recurrent oral herpes lesions (cold sore) are on the outside of the mouth and, as the name suggests, are blisters or open sores.

Question 8

hello, i have had a dark purple, lesion like bump on the inside of my lower lip. i am extremely concerned that this may be an std and/or cancerous.?

Accepted Answer

Most likely cyst: It may be a mucous cyst but you have to see doctor not to miss a oral cancer.

Question 9

i have a bump on the inside of my lower lip. it has a head like a pimple but it looks clear like a blister. it hurts and came from nowhere. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Herpes Simplex 1: If it is painful, as in stinging, this is likely HSV-1 or herpes type type one.  These are often called cold sores and the most common mode of contraction is kissing.  They are harmless, but painful and can be associated with acute stress (physical or mental) such as getting the common cold, flu, test taking time, menstruation, pregnancy, etc.  If they do not resolve or become more painful discuss

Question 10

i have small white bumps on the inside of my lower lip. i can only notice them when i stretch my lip out. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Fordyce granules: It could be several things.  A common one is called Fordyce granules, which are ectopic sebaceous glands and quite normal. It also might be blocked minor salivary glands. If you are a drinker or smoker, oral cancer is always a possibility.  Go see your dentist who will be familiar with all of these conditions and can advise you.

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What are these little white bumps on inside of lower lip?

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I have bump on inside of my lower lip, what to do?

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What to do if i had a translucent bump on the inside of my lower lip. identify?

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I have a bruise or bump on the inside of my lower lip, what is this?

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I have a small, skin colored painless bump on the inside of my lower lip, it has been there for a couple weeks and has not worsened?

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I have a bump on the inside of my lower lip only painful when rubbed against my tooth no discoloration any idea what it could be?

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I have a small, hard, white bump on the inside of my lower lip. obviously you can't see it, but does that sound like a cold sore?

A member asked:

Hello, i have had a dark purple, lesion like bump on the inside of my lower lip. i am extremely concerned that this may be an std and/or cancerous.?

A member asked:

I have a bump on the inside of my lower lip. it has a head like a pimple but it looks clear like a blister. it hurts and came from nowhere. what is it?

A member asked:

I have small white bumps on the inside of my lower lip. i can only notice them when i stretch my lip out. what could this be?

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