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I have small itchy spots on my lower lip. it gets itchy everytime i eat seafoods. after it itchbit gets scaly. is there anyway i could get rid of it?

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See below: Symptoms and concerns like these mandate a thorough evaluation by your doctor. Only after such an evaluation, which may include labs and radiographic examinations, can he/she let you know what's going on and how best to help you.

Answered 11/7/2012

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Avoid seafood: What you are describing sounds like a local allergic reaction. The best way to get rid of it is to avoid the trigger food. Try to take note of which seafoods cause it, and stay away from those. The most common is shrimp and other shellfish.

Answered 5/3/2013

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Allergy to seafood: You may have an allergy to seafood. Avoid seafood in the future. Talk to your doctor about this. Allergy testing may be helpful in finding out exactly what is causing the problem..

Answered 10/7/2013

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