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I have a small painless bump on the inside of my cheek. every time i get these and pop them, i seem to get a cold sore. what could it be?

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Dr. Patricia Allamon answered

Mucocele: A small painless bump that has clear fluid and you can pop just might be a Mucocele. I have no idea why it triggers a flare of your cold sore, but inflammation of any know can do that.

Answered 9/20/2015

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A member asked:

I have a small painless bump on the inside of my cheek. every time i get these and pop them, i seem to get a cold sore. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patricia Allamon answered

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