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I have a scab (used to be a zit) by the corner of my mouth that won't go away. it's been weeks. how can i speed up the healing process?
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Mouth scab: It should have healed by now; try an over the counter antibiotic and if that does not help it is time to see your healthcare worker.
Answered 11/12/2014
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See below.: As long as you don't have fever or mutiple lesions, you can try some aquaphor (over the counter healing ointment) a few times per day. If that doesn't help, please have it checked by your doctor.
Answered 9/29/2016
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