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2 days ago i awoke w/ a itching sensation on the linig of my upper lip. i scratched it w/ my teeth and a small bump appeared. what is it? its stilhere

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Inside/outside: If it was the outside if your lip it was a prodromal sign for a gerrprtic lesion which would break out creating a pimple like sore that would eventually scab over last abot 10-14 dats.

Answered 11/8/2015

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Dr. Simon Rosenberg answered

Specializes in Prosthodontics

See Your Dentist: The most common thing on the "lip stick" area of the upper lip is a cold sore caused by the herpes simplex virus. If it is on the inside, an aphthous ulcer (canker sore) is most likely. If it really started as a bump, the possibility is that a small saliva gland in the lip got clogged and you have a mucous retention cyst were the gland continues making saliva which is caught under the surface.

Answered 9/3/2012

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Could be early sore: If it is on the outside of your lip, it could be an early or prodromal sign of a herpes induced cold sore. See your dentist asap as this is the best time to treat it with anti-viral meds.

Answered 11/25/2013

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