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I have a thin red ring around my mouth. what can it be? and is it really serious? i took bendryl and it seems to have gotten better
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Let me explain: A red ring around the lips can signal several different conditions. Most common is f a condition commonly called lip licker's dermatitis. Saliva dries out natural oils from the skin around the lips, making the area chapped. In time, the skin looks inflamed. It can be red and itchy or dry and bumpy. The red ring around your lips could also be caused by an allergic reaction (lipsticks).
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