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Im a black lady and my left bottom lip dry used carmex about a week later light discoloration at corners of my mouth and spread. it seems lighter now.

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Yeast: This is likely a yeast infection. Good antifungal ointment or cream may help.

Answered 2/3/2014

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A member asked:

Im a black lady and my left bottom lip dry used carmex about a week later light discoloration at corners of my mouth and spread. it seems lighter now.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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