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How to tell difference from pimple on lower lip or cold sore?
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Cold sore vs pimple: A cold sore turns into one or more blisters. It breaks open and a yellow fluid teaming with virus oozes out. You probably already know what to expect for a pimple.
Answered 11/27/2020
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