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A member asked:

Is it possible for i pop this big red and white painful pimple on the side of my lip? it looks like a cold sore

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Comfortable: Do not play with it or it will get bigger, do anything that makes you comfortable. It takes about 2 weeks to go away no matter what you seem to do. However check with your pharmacy for a few items that may make you more comfortable - remember that they generally do not shorten the 2 week time.

Answered 10/7/2016

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