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About 2 weeks ago, a pencil-eraser sized red spot appeared on my top lip. it is not really raised, what is it?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

?cold sore: Lesions are generally imposible to diagnose over the computer, so i recommend you see a dr. For an exam. One possiblitiy is surely a cold sore for an educated guess.

Answered 3/22/2013

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