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I have been browsing online about having redness around and under lips aswell on the side of the nose but im not sure what it is or how to treat it?
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Perioral dermatitis: is probably what you are describing. These areas of inflamed skin, especially around the vermilion border of the lips, can get irritated from allergic reaction to common lip balms/ lipstick or moisturizers/ lotion. They can also be infection from yeast/candida, virus (cold sores) or bacteria (commonly impetigo). You can try an over the counter mild steroid like hydrocortisone before going to
Answered 12/23/2016
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