Rochester Hills, MI
A 17-year-old female asked:
I have a little red bump on my lip that hurts alittle, possibly a cold sore, is there a quick remedy i could use to get rid of it?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael Pakdamananswered
General Practice 14 years experience
Time will heal: This could be a cold sore, but it is more likely a fever blister or an aphthous ulcer, which can occur due to light trauma like biting your lip. The best thing to do is give it time and avoid biting on it to allow it to heal. If it persists I would recommend to see an MD
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