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What could i do to cure a big cold sore on my upper lip?

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See your oral surgeo: Many times if it is there for more then 2 weeks oral surgeon can furher take sample of tissue and check out in a lab what is the cause. If it is more then 2 weeks i will not wait too long may be you have serious problem. Good luck.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 4/12/2014

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