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I have a small non-painful skin-colored pimple on my upper lip. it's been there for months now. i can't even pop it. could this be a cold sore?
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Possibly: however, requires direct observation to make a diagnosis.
Answered 1/5/2019
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Certainly not: "Cold sore", herpes simplex, lasts about 1 week and never has these features. If it bothers you see a dermatologist.
Answered 8/7/2018
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I was at the dentist said i might have a cold sore, i doubt it I have a pimple like bump no head it hurts when i bit it in my lip but that's it ideas?
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Bump on border of upper lip.have acne,oily skin,never cold sore b4.didnt notice tingling b4 it appeared.popped it cuz there was a whitehead.is pimple?
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