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The area around my mouth has been dry and itchy for weeks now, and now i have two bubbles on my bottom lip that are swollen and itchy?

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

This could be many: things including contact dermatitis, herpes cold sore, and burn. I would try cool compresses, topical aquaphor and see your dermatologist

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/19/2020

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