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Evry yr my top lip foes on stages of flares up, scabs, itch, peels and still flared doctor said it's not herpes, it's not alergy either as one thought?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Likely allergy: If it itches, it is more likely to be from an allergy= most likely contact allergy. I suspect that some oral preparations may be the cause. Consider consulting an allergist.

Answered 7/12/2015

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A member asked:

Evry yr my top lip foes on stages of flares up, scabs, itch, peels and still flared doctor said it's not herpes, it's not alergy either as one thought?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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