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Blister from biting my lower lip (4 nights ago) hasn't healed yet. today there's white skin on it and it's red around the outside. how can i heal it?

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Time: As long as there is no infection it can take up to 2 weeks for your lip to heal . Time can be the best medicine.

Answered 9/15/2018

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