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Philtrum Problems
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Also known as: upper lip groove · philtrum complaints · upper lip dimple · lip groove · philtrum redness · philtrum changes
Your Body Is Speaking
The philtrum is that small, unassuming groove between your nose and your upper lip. In everyday life you never think about it. It is one of those areas of the body so self-evident in their presence that they become invisible — until something is not right. Cracks, dryness, inflammation, discolouration, or a noticeably flat, indistinct philtrum: when this area causes problems, it is showing you something that reaches deeper than skin and tissue.
In the traditional face-reading of many cultures — from Chinese medicine to European physiognomy — the philtrum is regarded as a mirror of life force. A well-formed, clearly defined philtrum was read for centuries as a sign of vitality. When this small feature changes, fades, or shows complaints, a question arises that goes beyond dermatology: what has happened to your life energy?
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