Measles: The cause of measles is the rubeola, or measles virus. The virus resides in the mucus in the nose and throat of the infected person. When the infected individual sneezes or coughs, droplets spray into the air. The infected mucus can land in others' noses or throats when they breathe.
What is the indentation called between your upper lip and your nose? That indentation is called the philtrum, derived from Greek words meaning love... what is the name of the indentation above your upper lip that leads to your nose? The name of the grooved indentation above the lip to the nose is the philtrum.
Green Skin Color above the Lip. When the color above the mouth is green, it suggests a challenged liver and digestion according to Chinese 5-Element medicine. We see this in the two following photos. Although the color is subtle on this 18-year old woman, sheâd described her biggest issue as ââ¦green skin around the mouth.