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A 22-year-old female asked:

Not sure if i have a cold sore or just a blister from popping my small lip pimple too hard. when popped hard whit puss came out now yellow blister?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered

Infectious Disease 55 years experience

Doubt herpes: Herpes lesions are unlikely to contain "hard white pus". Probably it was just a pimple. But see your doctor if you remain uncertain.

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