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I can't tell if i have a cold sore or something else. it's red and has a red scab at this point, but it started as a single spot like a pimple.
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See physician: Cold sores don't usually form a scab. See your physician for an examination and assessment. Then you can find out what, if any, treatment is required
Answered 3/11/2019
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