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Suggest Remedy For Soreness In The Skin Of Upper Lips
on my upper lip (if i was a man and had a moustache, thats where it is) it is tight, flakey , cracks, bleeds, burns and my skin is actually wrinkly now when their is no dry skin im 19. its been about 2 and a half years. Nothing really makes it flare up unless i dont put cream on it for one night. I have used hydrocortisone for a year. E45, Doublebase, diprobase, vaseline, balms, my GP gave me fuecidine i think its antibacterial? And aveeno moisturiser. Its not helping at. Ps the makeup i use every day is ALL NATURAL INGREDIANTS. I dont drink a lot of water but i am always drinking fluids. i have asthma which meens exyma but its no where else on my body. Help
Thu, 7 Jan 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of soreness in the skin of upper lips which is mainly due to lip biting, accidentally teeth of lower jaw strike upper lip and cause bump in that area due to excessive accumulation of collagen fibers in that area. It could be due to herpes simplex virus infection which can cause cold sore in that area. Need not to panic about it. Keep drinking plenty of water. Apply honey on this area for faster relief. Take multivitamin tablet to booster immunity. Avoid sharp, hot and spicy food substances as it will exaggerate symptoms. Your symptoms will resolve with in 3-4 days. You should consult a physician who can do a proper clinical check up and laboratory investigations and if herpes is diagnosed oral and topical antiviral medications like Acyclovir, Valacyclovir. Take ice cubes and press on this area for 10-12 mins off and on. Keep area rehydrated with lip moisturizing creams.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of soreness in the skin of upper lips which is mainly due to lip biting, accidentally teeth of lower jaw strike upper lip and cause bump in that area due to excessive accumulation of collagen fibers in that area. It could be due to herpes simplex virus infection which can cause cold sore in that area. Need not to panic about it. Keep drinking plenty of water. Apply honey on this area for faster relief. Take multivitamin tablet to booster immunity. Avoid sharp, hot and spicy food substances as it will exaggerate symptoms. Your symptoms will resolve with in 3-4 days. You should consult a physician who can do a proper clinical check up and laboratory investigations and if herpes is diagnosed oral and topical antiviral medications like Acyclovir, Valacyclovir. Take ice cubes and press on this area for 10-12 mins off and on. Keep area rehydrated with lip moisturizing creams.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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