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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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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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