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Causes and available treatments for inflamed vermilion border / lip edge? (photos)

thephaphMay 17, 2017
Inflamed vermilion border of top lip (see pictures). Long history of seborrheic dermatitis & rosacea on other parts of face (i.e., above top lip, T-zone, cheeks) treated with ketoconazole 2% lotion and corticosteroid lotion, but vermilion border has never been specifically treated/targeted. Curious of possible causes and any/all available treatments. Thanks.

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Dr. Melvin Elson, MD
Board Certified Dermatologist
Answered on May 18, 2017
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Dr. Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended
Specialist Dermatologist
Answered on Aug 17, 2017
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