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I discovered a pimple like bump right on the lip (not lipline) and i popped it and clear liquid came out. does not hurt at all, cold sore or pimple?

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Dr. John Michel answered

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Maybe neither: It is not clear as to what this is. This may be a mucocoele. It is not uncommon for this to be there. Cold sore or pimple would or is usually painful. If it does not resolve see someone.

Answered 9/2/2015

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A member asked:

I discovered a pimple like bump right on the lip (not lipline) and i popped it and clear liquid came out. does not hurt at all, cold sore or pimple?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Michel answered

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