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I have spot on my lower lip that will not go away i do smoke and i have tanned. could it be an abscess or possibly cancer of the lip. ?
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Get an exam: Abscesses are very painful, so this is unlikely. However cancer is a very real possibility. Stop smoking ASAP, and get a medical exam to determine if a biopsy is needed.
Answered 7/31/2014
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See derm: It can be skin cancer. Please get this checked out.
Answered 7/31/2014
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