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I popped a pimple on my upper lip. the doctor said i didn't need antibiotics but it isnt healing. what should i do? it looks like a small hole

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Dr. Larry Lutwick answered

Depends how long: Pimples per se do not generally develop on the lip itself which suggests that the process might be heretic (cold sore, fever blister). It can take 5 days or so to heal if that is the case.

Dr Ferdowsi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/8/2013

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A member asked:

I popped a pimple on my upper lip. the doctor said i didn't need antibiotics but it isnt healing. what should i do? it looks like a small hole

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Larry Lutwick answered

Dr Ferdowsi and 2 doctors agreed

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