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A member asked:
There was a boil under my lower lip..i put warm compr.& antibiotic until it ruptured but now there is a violet discoloration...will this color fade?
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Discoloration: This should get better within a few months. Make sure to cover the area with a sunscreen and when it is warm where a broad brimmed hat.
Answered 4/27/2014
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