I'm dealing with this painful boil where my moustache is, and it's causing my whole lip area to swell up. There's pus that has formed sort of like a bump on my lips. What could be causing this, and how should I go about treating it?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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5+ Yrs

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That could be abscess do not neglect visit Surgeon for evaluation and appropriate management

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