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What Could Cause White Gunk On Stitches?
Hi, I had a little cyst removed from the I side of my lower lip yesterday and I noticed some white gunk on the stitches. It looks like the film that develops on your lips when you wake up in the morning. The stitches are dissolvable and I am u sure if I should be worried or not.
Fri, 12 Sep 2014
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It is not a reason for concern. This is not indicative of an infection or any problem with your lips.
You can very gently clean the area with water and continue any treatment regimen recommended by your doctors.
I hope this helps
It is not a reason for concern. This is not indicative of an infection or any problem with your lips.
You can very gently clean the area with water and continue any treatment regimen recommended by your doctors.
I hope this helps
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