A member asked:

I pulled skin off my bottom lip with my teeth for about 30 minutes and now it red and whitish, i've been putting cold water on it, is it infected?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

No, "pruned": It is reacting to the moisture and air. It is normal...but don't bite your lip--it will hurt and bleed!

Answered 7/6/2014

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No: At this point it is not infected , just peeled raw. Leave it alone and do not pick at it or peel it, The lips usually heal quickly.If it looks worse see your doctor.

Answered 7/6/2014

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