Question 1

cold sore or pimple? white pus which was "popped". no tingle, burning or blister. can cold sores be popped, if so, can the stuff be whitish?

Accepted Answer

Herpes: You have a pimple and not herpes. Tingling, itching, or burning occur before the blisters appear, the skin may tingle, itch, or burn for a day or so.

Question 2

i have a bump near/almost on my lower lip. it is big filled with white/yellow pus. is this a cold sore?can cold sores be one bump or always acluster ?

Accepted Answer

Folliculitis?: It may be infection of a hair follicle, it could have been triggered by a cold sore and one does not exclude the other. Do not try to pop it. Popping runs the risk of sending bacteria into blood vessels and also leaves a bigger scar. You may apply warm fomentation to facilitate healing.
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Question 3

is pus coming out of cold sore okay?

Accepted Answer

Pus?: Cold sores will drain fluid, sometimes purulent. Normally they will form a dry scab after a few days and heal after 5 to 10 days. Topicals are not worth discussion. Valacyclovir 2Grams at prodrome [initial tingling before the blister] will modify the attack, sometimes abort it. Oral acyclovir will also work but may require much larger dose.

Question 4

pinpoint bump on my lipline and it had pus.i popped it and notice i have other small ones with liquid only -all small as a pore..cold sore?

Accepted Answer

Fordyce Spots: Fordyce spots are small (1-5mm), slightly elevated yellowish or white papules or spots that can appear on the glans or shaft of the penis, labia of the female, inside of the cheeks and on the lips. Fordyce spots are a variant of sebaceous glands (the glands that normally produce sebum and are usually found within hair follicles). Fordyce spots are sebaceous glands without hair follicles.

Question 5

i produce a pus filled bump on my lips does that indicate a cold sore? it left a black mark there to

Accepted Answer

Milia or pustule: These are not cold sores.  Vesicles are usually more apt to be a cold sore (clear blisters).

Question 6

can cold sore be a single red bump that have small white pus like head popping out followed by clear liquid when popped?

Accepted Answer

: Conceivably yes, but this sounds more like a typical acne pimple.

Question 7

i have a small, red or clear bump on my lip, no pus, doesn't hurt. it's been here for 3 days i've been treating it as a sore because i didn't know what else it could be...but it hasn't formed and doesn't have little bumps like a cold sore. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Cold Sore: Try otc blister, if not it should be seen by a doctor

Question 8

i have a bump on my upper lip which i also had one about 2 weeks ago... cold sore?  it seems to be filled with pus but it hurts to squeeze

Accepted Answer

Cyst, Acne Abscess: Could be a cyst or acne lesion progressing to abscess.  See oral surgeon for assessment/recommendations

Question 9

i had a bump on my lip it wasn't itchy or red and it produced pus...i was told it was a cold sore but don't think.it is what else can it be?

Accepted Answer

Pimple/abscess: Does not sound like a herpes 1 cold sore.  Sounds like a pimple or small abscess.

Question 10

i believe to have a cold sore on my lip and it's just filled with pus. do i drain it? then add a mixture of salt and rubbing alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Pus Filled Lesion: Cold sores are not filled with pus. You Most likely have an acne bump on your lip. If you try to manipulate the pustule you can cause an infection and inflammation. See your dermatologist for treatment.

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Cold sore or pimple? white pus which was "popped". no tingle, burning or blister. can cold sores be popped, if so, can the stuff be whitish?

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I have a bump near/almost on my lower lip. it is big filled with white/yellow pus. is this a cold sore?can cold sores be one bump or always acluster ?

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Is pus coming out of cold sore okay?

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Pinpoint bump on my lipline and it had pus.i popped it and notice i have other small ones with liquid only -all small as a pore..cold sore?

A member asked:

I produce a pus filled bump on my lips does that indicate a cold sore? it left a black mark there to

A member asked:

Can cold sore be a single red bump that have small white pus like head popping out followed by clear liquid when popped?

A member asked:

I have a small, red or clear bump on my lip, no pus, doesn't hurt. it's been here for 3 days i've been treating it as a sore because i didn't know what else it could be...but it hasn't formed and doesn't have little bumps like a cold sore. what is it?

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I have a bump on my upper lip which i also had one about 2 weeks ago... cold sore? it seems to be filled with pus but it hurts to squeeze

A member asked:

I had a bump on my lip it wasn't itchy or red and it produced pus...i was told it was a cold sore but don't think.it is what else can it be?

A member asked:

I believe to have a cold sore on my lip and it's just filled with pus. do i drain it? then add a mixture of salt and rubbing alcohol?

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