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I had a pencil point size white bump on the very tip of my tongue, just one. it faded away in about or less than a week. could it have been herpes?
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White bump: tongue: A small white area on the tongue, if sore and especially with acidic liquids ( orange/lemon juice,etc.) might be type I herpes. If you are curious, get a serum antibody test from your physician to find out.
Answered 12/19/2017
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