A member asked:

Yesi have a bump on lower lip. i am hoping it isn't a wart. 2 doctors on here saw a lip quickly said cold sore. how can the difference be told between the two?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Not a wart: Warts and herpes (cold sore) outbreaks look entirely different. I'm sure your two doctor are correct. Also, oral warts are very rare and herpes is common.

Answered 1/30/2019

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See below: Cold sores are tender and usually resolve after a week. Warts are not painful and persist

Answered 4/23/2020

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