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A member asked:

Dry patch of skin on top lip, comes back hard after i peel the skin (i know i shouldn't). been there for about 5 days. doesn't feel like a cold sore?

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Derm: Hard to say without exam. Quit picking at your skin. Apply OTC skin lotion If persists, see dermatologist.

Answered 8/28/2016

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