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Is this a sign of lip cancer or an infection? (Photo)

lafouineOct 31, 2018
I have a lesion in my lips that doesn't go away since 2012 even when i use the Vaseline and lip balm it comes back is it a sign of lips cancer or infection? Thanks.

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Dr. Michael G. Brandt, MD
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Answered on Dec 9, 2019
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