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A member asked:
Painful white bumps on tip of tongue could they be herpes?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Probably not: Herpetic lesions should become blisters and then ulcers.
Answered 2/5/2019
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Not usually: The tip of the tongue is not a common site for herpes. You need an exam by a dentist, oral surgeon or physician to have a diagnosis made.
Answered 7/18/2018
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