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Small Red Blotched Under The Lips. Diagnosed With Reynaud's Syndrome. Are They Related? Treatable?

Posted on Sat, 23 Jun 2012

Question: About to years ago, I deloped these small, red blotches and/or dots on my lips. They are on noth the upper lip as well as the bottom lip. They don't hurt and although they fade a bit at times, they never go away. Sometimes there are more red spots than other times. About five years ago, I was also diagnosed with Reynauds Syndrome. Could the two be related? If not, what are these red spots and how do I get rid of them?

Answered by Dr. Rohit Batra (10 hours later)

Dear,

Thanks for your query.

Reynaud’s disease is an auto-immune disorder and affects the vessels at various sites on body especially terminal site.

Lips again have terminal capillaries and hence the disease can give rise to such a picture. A topical steroidal cream can be tried in your case along with a sun protection lip balm.

In case these show improvement good else to come to a conclusion a small skin biopsy must be taken for further course of treatment.

One should not delay such things and take a proper medication under supervision as auto immune diseases can slowly cause damage to various body parts.

Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.

Regards

Dr.Rohit Batra

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