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I had a skin color/ translucent small bump on top lip skin it was full of water liquid. it dried and disappeared in 12 hours and was gone by the next day this happened twice is this a cold sore. or something else from licking lips ,dryness or biting?

Q: i had a skin color/ translucent small bump on top lip skin it was full of water liquid. it dried and disappeared in 12 hours and was gone by the next day this happened twice is this a cold sore. or something else from licking lips ,dryness or biting?

: This is likely a cold sore but it is difficult to know without examining it. If your lips are dry, using a lip balm may be helpful. If it goes away this quickly, it is likely a benign process. If it recurs, have a doctor look at it for diagnosis and treatment, if needed. Good luck to you!

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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This is likely a cold sore but it is difficult to know without examining it. If your lips are dry, using a lip balm may be helpful. If it goes away this quickly, it is likely a benign process. If it recurs, have a doctor look at it for diagnosis and treatment, if needed. Good luck to you!

Answered 3/21/2023

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A member asked:

I had a skin color/ translucent small bump on top lip skin it was full of water liquid. it dried and disappeared in 12 hours and was gone by the next day this happened twice is this a cold sore. or something else from licking lips ,dryness or biting?

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