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Skin loosening where my ear joins my face on just one side (Photo)

September 21, 2024
Asked By:kinks3 in England, United Kingdom

Hi, I’ve recently noticed the area where my right ear joins my face the skin is loose and has created a crease line - can this be helped & what may have caused it please? 43 yr old female with T1D, EDS type 3

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