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Dry, red skin over upper lip. crusts over& drys out& flakes. not a cold sore or impitego. started out as chapped lips& has been there for 2 months

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Dr. Derek Farley answered

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Get it looked at: you need someone to look at it to diagnose it. How do you know it isn't a cold sore, impetigo, or something else? Answer: have a physician look at it.

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Answered 5/16/2015

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A member asked:

Dry, red skin over upper lip. crusts over& drys out& flakes. not a cold sore or impitego. started out as chapped lips& has been there for 2 months

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Derek Farley answered

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

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