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I fell on my lip and it iwas very swollen, scraped and bruised. it has started to heal, but where i scraped is now yellow and crusted. normal?

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Normal: Wash gently with water. Apply vaseline or Aquaphor frequently. Avoid antiseptics such as peroxide or alcohol. Avoid antibiotics such as bacitracin or neosporin. No kissing for a few days.

Answered 3/6/2016

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A member asked:

I fell on my lip and it iwas very swollen, scraped and bruised. it has started to heal, but where i scraped is now yellow and crusted. normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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