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I have one bump on my upper lip! it has been there for 3 to 4 days! it came to a head and i popped it!! now it is a flat hard spot! it does itch so i assumed it was a cold sore but it's not a blister or a cluster just one bump??

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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Sounds like you: may have a MUCOCOELE a small mucous containing cyst which originates on the line joining your lip tissue and your skin! It should slowly resolve but if persists ask your Dentist for a referral to an oral/plastic surgeon for excision! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 1/9/2016

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A member asked:

I have one bump on my upper lip! it has been there for 3 to 4 days! it came to a head and i popped it!! now it is a flat hard spot! it does itch so i assumed it was a cold sore but it's not a blister or a cluster just one bump??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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