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Last night i got a bump in the corner of my mouth. today its puss filled like a whitehead. ive never had a bump on my lip before, could it be herpes or would i have other symptoms..the bump appeared pretty quick, i felt my lip burning then it came.

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Dr. Amber Patel answered

See your dentist: See your dentist for an accurate diagnosis. Also zilactin is a great over-the-counter medication found at drugstores that offers temporary relief and numbness so that you can eat.

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Answered 10/7/2017

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A member asked:

Last night i got a bump in the corner of my mouth. today its puss filled like a whitehead. ive never had a bump on my lip before, could it be herpes or would i have other symptoms..the bump appeared pretty quick, i felt my lip burning then it came.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amber Patel answered

Dr Malerman and 3 doctors agreed

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