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I'm not sure whether i have a cold sore or a zit on my bottom lip. i didn't notice it until after it popped up, but i'm still a little worried. ?

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Dr. Steven Hebert answered

Cold sore: A cold sore will develop a clear cyst, no puss. If the the cyst you popped had puss it was most likely a pimple. Also, cold sores usually occur at the same basic location over and over.

Answered 1/21/2017

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A member asked:

I'm not sure whether i have a cold sore or a zit on my bottom lip. i didn't notice it until after it popped up, but i'm still a little worried. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Hebert answered

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