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I have a white patch on my bottom lip not sure if cold sore or not been there for 24 hrs no tingling no swelling yet i feel skin tightening around it ?

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Dr. Steven Saunders answered

Lip Sore: Could be a cold sore. Could be from trauma to lip such as having been bitten. Chances are it will improve on its own, however, particularly if you are a smoker there always concerns for leukoplakia which may be a premalignant lesion. If it persists you should see your doctor.

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Answered 3/26/2015

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A member asked:

I have a white patch on my bottom lip not sure if cold sore or not been there for 24 hrs no tingling no swelling yet i feel skin tightening around it ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Saunders answered

Dr Ali agreed

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