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Hi doctors. how do i know if i have a pimple or a cold sore?
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Cold sore vs pimple: Cold sores are painful liquid filled blisters that can occur on the lips, roof of the mouth or the gums which are usually caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1). Tingling &/or pain can herald the oncoming of cold sore 1 to 2 days prior to eruption.
Answered 6/18/2014
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