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I have what looks like a sore on my lip just below my nostril that i cant get to heal. it started as what appeared to be a few ingrown hairs about 2.5?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Infection: You will need a medical exam, topical and oral antibiotics and a bacterial culture of the skin infection.

Answered 9/17/2014

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Dr. Howard Shapiro answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

See a dermatologist: Any non-healing sore needs to be taken seriously. See a dermatologist, who can biopsy it or remove it to make a clear diagnosis and in all likelihood, solve the problem

Answered 9/16/2014

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A member asked:

I have what looks like a sore on my lip just below my nostril that i cant get to heal. it started as what appeared to be a few ingrown hairs about 2.5?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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