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I have a small pimple like thing by my mouth. it is pretty much clear in color with maybe a little red. what could this be? is it just a pimple?

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Dr. Jason Clark answered

Mucocele: A mucocele is just a fancy term for a blocked salivary gland. If your bump persists more than 2 weeks see a dentist to have it examined. Many times these resolve with no intervention.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I have a small pimple like thing by my mouth. it is pretty much clear in color with maybe a little red. what could this be? is it just a pimple?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jason Clark answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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