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What Causes Irritation And Inflammation In The Lips?

I need your help. I have been to various doctors who all don t have a clue what is going on. My lips have been irritated for years now and I have no idea what is causing it. I have been using lip chap extensively for years but recently havent used it at all. My lips are constantly inflamed and feel burning hot. Recently the doctor at the clinic prescribed valtrex and protopic because he was not sure whether it was herpes related or excema. I have had excema intermittently since I was a child. The valtrex/protopic combo worked great but after a few days of being off it comes RIGHT back. I still have protopic left over so I have been applying it twice a day but when its not on it will come right back. If I eat anything it gets bad, if I drink alcohol it gets bad. This site won t let me post a picture, but Please help!!
Mon, 1 Aug 2016
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Hello,

I can understand your concern. It seems that you are suffering from an allergic reaction to some allergen that you are exposed to on day-to-day basis but do not know what it is. Have you tried taking antihistamines?

I advise you to start with antihistamine such as Levocetrizine 5 mg (Levocet) or Loratidine 10 mg (Lorfast) once a day for about 10 days. If the swelling decreases or disappears, take about a week's break from the antihistamine and go for blood test for allergy.

The blood test will show what substance you are allergic to and you can avoid exposure to it in future and if the exposure is unavoidable, you can continue on the long-term therapy of antihistamines.

I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish you feel better soon.

Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
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What Causes Irritation And Inflammation In The Lips?

Hello, I can understand your concern. It seems that you are suffering from an allergic reaction to some allergen that you are exposed to on day-to-day basis but do not know what it is. Have you tried taking antihistamines? I advise you to start with antihistamine such as Levocetrizine 5 mg (Levocet) or Loratidine 10 mg (Lorfast) once a day for about 10 days. If the swelling decreases or disappears, take about a week s break from the antihistamine and go for blood test for allergy. The blood test will show what substance you are allergic to and you can avoid exposure to it in future and if the exposure is unavoidable, you can continue on the long-term therapy of antihistamines. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish you feel better soon. Best, Dr. Viraj Shah