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A member asked:

Used carmex on my lips and accidentally licked it off without realizing. will this hurt me since i consumed it?

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No: The makers of lip medications know that patients will lick some of the medication off.

Dr Den agreed

Answered 12/28/2018

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Can a canker sore be ON the lips? I noticed a small raw area on my lip, its not very raised, not a cluster and it doesnt hurt at all. I wouldnt have known it was there if I didnt lick my lips in that specific spot?

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