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Hi, i noticed a little white bump on my lip this morning & i wondered if this could be a start of a coldsore? i've never had a coldsore before and i haven't been sexually active in over 6 months. i do however suffer from dry lips & constant rubbing.

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Observation: diagnosis will require direct observation. Generallly speaking, a common cold sore ( fever blister ) is a burning affair with blistering appearance of fluid filled vessivles.

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Answered 2/24/2019

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A member asked:

Hi, i noticed a little white bump on my lip this morning & i wondered if this could be a start of a coldsore? i've never had a coldsore before and i haven't been sexually active in over 6 months. i do however suffer from dry lips & constant rubbing.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Bansal and 2 doctors agreed

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