- Female
- 30 Years
- 20/02/2025
I've been having this issue with my upper lip where a dry patch appears sometimes, and there's even a little bit of fluid. It eventually dries up and goes away, but there's a bit of itching and pain at times. Could you help me understand what's going on?
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use medicine
Dr. Mubarak Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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