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A member asked:

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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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.

Answered 4/5/2017

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