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A member asked:
My lips are missing layers of skin from biting my lips. they scab up badly but don't heal. is a skin graft possible?
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Firstly, you must stop biting your lips. A scab is nature's way of bandaging & protecting your lips from bacteria & further trauma.. Apply warm compresses and apply moisturizer like aquaphor to prevent dryness. I don't think you're a candidate for a skin graft. Consult an oral surgeon for further advice.
Answered 11/17/2021
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