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Swelling at midline part of my lower lip

I have had a swelling that looks like an arch under my lower lip which my dermatologist says it is arciform area of swelling below the lip margin for almost 3 months.  The first month she prescribed a cortisone crème to apply twice a day for one month and it hasn't gone away.  She then prescribed a steroid ointment (mild) to use for 10 to 14 days 3xday.  I am on the 10th day and it hasn't gone away.  It is not red, doesn't itch but is so noticeable that I am ashamed to go out.  She wanted to do a biopsy in the future but I don't want that.  She mentioned angioedema but also said it could be just an allergic reaction from something.  I am at my wits end and would like to know if anyone else has anything like this.  Have a thyroid condition but is normal taking my Synthroid every day.  I am 70 years old and have great skin.  I just wonder if this is just my aging process but don't have any other wrinkles thankfully.  Please help.
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"She wanted to do a biopsy in the future but I don't want that.  " Why don't you want that? Oral cancers grow fast and have a high mortality rate.
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