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I have a small white head on my actual lip and i popped it and puss came out. i've head a cold sore before but this doesn't seem like one. ?

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Dr. Cody Mead answered

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Correct: This was not a cold sore. They don't have puss in them. It may have been a blocked oil duct of some kind. Either way, as long as it doesn't show any signs of infection, it's not dangerous for you. Hope it gets better!

Answered 9/30/2017

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A member asked:

I have a small white head on my actual lip and i popped it and puss came out. i've head a cold sore before but this doesn't seem like one. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cody Mead answered

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