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I have a big red sore on the edge of my lip, i squeezed it and it popped now it just bleeds. is this a cold sore or a pimple?

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Dr. Gena Kluwe answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Can't really tell : From here. Cold sores aren't so likely to "pop", but things don't always follow any rules. If you've had cold sores in the past, this could be another one. Could be a zit.

Answered 11/16/2016

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