A member asked:

What is this chapped spot on my lip that won't go away? i have had this chapped patch on my lip for almost a month now! i first had one on the left side of my upper lip, just a little patch. it's not cracked or bleeding, it never blistered, it was just ch

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Dr. Brian Lawenda answered

Specializes in Radiation Oncology

I : I would recommend that you have this area examined by your primary care physician and/or dermatologist. Recurring areas of dry scaling on an area of skin, including the lip, should be evaluated for the possibility of having an underlying skin cancer versus a precancerous skin lesion or other common, benign condition. Unfortunately, there really is no way to know for sure without seeing your physician.

Answered 7/16/2018

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