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Hi my lip has been swelling for the past 4 days due to what i thought was a pimple on my upper lip. can you please help me with this? it really hurts

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Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Cold sore?: This could be a cold sore! antiviral medication help alot in early days!

Answered 10/4/2016

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Infecion: It is probably infected. I would recommend you see a doc soon to start a antibiotic.

Answered 8/25/2013

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