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What Do White Spot On The Lips Indicate?
Hi, my cold sore just recently went away. The scab came off and there seems to be pink skin underneath. However, when I stretch the skin of my lip there is a huge white spot where the cold sore was. Is this because I still have a cold sore and am still contagious or is this just scar tissue that will go away?
Wed, 12 Jul 2017
hi,
thank you for putting up your query on HCM.
as per your history, you have post inflammatory hypopigmentation, that appeared after cold sore.
- do not worry.
- it is post inflammatory hypopigmentation that will fade over time.
- you may apply tacrolimus (0.03%) ointment twice a day.
wishing you a good health.
thank you
thank you for putting up your query on HCM.
as per your history, you have post inflammatory hypopigmentation, that appeared after cold sore.
- do not worry.
- it is post inflammatory hypopigmentation that will fade over time.
- you may apply tacrolimus (0.03%) ointment twice a day.
wishing you a good health.
thank you
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