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My lower lip developed red & pink patches. what can i do to put it back to normal. thx?

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Dr. Christine Hom answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Lip patches: Lips heal themselves very quickly. Keep the area clean with soap and water and allow to dry, or apply petroleum jelly and things should resolve over a few days to a week.

Answered 11/18/2020

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