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What Is The Thick White Ring Around Lips And How To Remove It?
Hi, I have noticed over the past couple of months maybe even a year now I have this thick white ring around my lips and it never goes away. It doesn t hurt or bother me it s just very noticeable and annoying. I don t know what to do on how to make it go away, can you help me?
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Hi,
Before running into final conclusions, I gently ask to provide a photo of the thick white ring around your lips.
With regards to causes, it might be:
- vitiligo
- fungal infection
Further consultation with dermatologist and examination of skin scrapping from the affected area for fungal infection are also necessary.
Depending on the lab results and physical examination, specific treatment will be prescribed.
Hope it helped!
Before running into final conclusions, I gently ask to provide a photo of the thick white ring around your lips.
With regards to causes, it might be:
- vitiligo
- fungal infection
Further consultation with dermatologist and examination of skin scrapping from the affected area for fungal infection are also necessary.
Depending on the lab results and physical examination, specific treatment will be prescribed.
Hope it helped!
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