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On my bottom lip there is a horizontal line in the middle with a little room on each side and it is purple red brownish and it is peeling and flakey for the past few days its happening even though im using carmex ?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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You need: to have a "hands on" examination of that lesion. I would suggest in the meantime that you stop using anything which may "hide" the underlying lesion. You can start with your PCP who might suggest a Dermatologist Sorry cannot be more helpful Dr Z

Answered 8/13/2017

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A member asked:

On my bottom lip there is a horizontal line in the middle with a little room on each side and it is purple red brownish and it is peeling and flakey for the past few days its happening even though im using carmex ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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