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Scabs On Lower Lip, Upper Chest, Legs. What Could It Be?
I have two scabs that have appeared on my lower lip . I thought they may be cold sores coming, but no. They were slightly inflamed. They have been there for a week...they scabs are still the same, they are no longer inflamed. I have two more on my upper chest , one quite big (half a cm) with a red circle around them; also a few here and there on my legs. Could this be age? I am 64.
Wed, 3 Apr 2013
Hi, you are having impetigo.. Bacterial infection. Rule out internal diseases.. DM, anaemia, internal malignancy or other diseases blood testing. Take short course of antibiotics with anti inflammatory drugs, and immunobusters. Take healthy food, take good sleep and be cheerful. I hope you will be alright. Still , you consult nearby dermatologist... Ok
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