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My lip is swollen and has a layer of white skin on the top. what could it be?
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May be a cold sore: It might be a cold sore (oral herpes infection) but it's hard to say without actually seeing it. Consult your dermatologist for a more accurate diagnosis.
Answered 11/28/2017
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