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I have a lump in the corner of my outer lip, it manifested in 2 days & it feels swollen. tiny pitted 'ulcer' in center. day 5, still there.pics http://tinyurl.com/lsbxjwh http://tinyurl.com/lma7wjh

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Ingrown hair: Looks like a whisker that got shaved a little too close. Put some antibiotic ointment on it. Should go away in a few more days. If it's still there in a month, seek help.

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Answered 7/24/2016

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