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Get Fever Blisters On My Lips. Having White Patch On Both The Lips. Suggest Weak Immunize System. Solution?
Question: Hi Doctor,
I get Fever blisters on my lips quite frequently, after which it leaves an unpigmented patch( a bright coloured patch) compared to other areas around it.
I went to a dermatologist and had my blood tested and was told my immune system is slight weak.
I have a white patch on my right upper and right lower lips( I think it is termed vitiligo) also I smoke, so my lips are little dark and due to which these marks looks more bright and very visible.
Whenever I get blister on my lips it leaves a XXXXXXX on my lip, altogether now my lips have uneven pigmentation.
I always look for ways to get rid of the skin on my lips, I would be greatful if someone can explore into my problem and suggest a solution.
Thank you
I get Fever blisters on my lips quite frequently, after which it leaves an unpigmented patch( a bright coloured patch) compared to other areas around it.
I went to a dermatologist and had my blood tested and was told my immune system is slight weak.
I have a white patch on my right upper and right lower lips( I think it is termed vitiligo) also I smoke, so my lips are little dark and due to which these marks looks more bright and very visible.
Whenever I get blister on my lips it leaves a XXXXXXX on my lip, altogether now my lips have uneven pigmentation.
I always look for ways to get rid of the skin on my lips, I would be greatful if someone can explore into my problem and suggest a solution.
Thank you
Brief Answer:
Hello Welcome ! I would be pleased to answer.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you very much for your query posted.
From your history it indicates that you have a post inflammatory change in the pigmentation of the skin over the lips.
From Vitiligo to Smoking to the Fever blisters , the lip skin has undergone a lot of damage at the molecular level .
You should ideally be taking good amount of anti oxidants daily specially those which contain Vitamin C , Beta Carotene .
For application you will need to put a non steroidal cream called Pimecrolimus.
This helps by reducing the inflammation and the pigmentary alterations.
Please note that you will get this medication by a prescription from your doctor.
Thanks and Take care
Hello Welcome ! I would be pleased to answer.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you very much for your query posted.
From your history it indicates that you have a post inflammatory change in the pigmentation of the skin over the lips.
From Vitiligo to Smoking to the Fever blisters , the lip skin has undergone a lot of damage at the molecular level .
You should ideally be taking good amount of anti oxidants daily specially those which contain Vitamin C , Beta Carotene .
For application you will need to put a non steroidal cream called Pimecrolimus.
This helps by reducing the inflammation and the pigmentary alterations.
Please note that you will get this medication by a prescription from your doctor.
Thanks and Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for the reply doctor,
Actually I have been using tacrolimus lotion on white patches and it never worked, also I have acne marks( dark pigmented marks), are these also due to vitamin c deficiencies.
Can u prescribe a surgical procedure to get rid if the skin on my lip or a particular medicine for antioxidant and vitamin c to take which can be find in the UK.
Also a cream to apply which can be found here to apply on, and is this one different to tacrolimus.
Suggestion will be appreciated doctor.
Thank you
Actually I have been using tacrolimus lotion on white patches and it never worked, also I have acne marks( dark pigmented marks), are these also due to vitamin c deficiencies.
Can u prescribe a surgical procedure to get rid if the skin on my lip or a particular medicine for antioxidant and vitamin c to take which can be find in the UK.
Also a cream to apply which can be found here to apply on, and is this one different to tacrolimus.
Suggestion will be appreciated doctor.
Thank you
Brief Answer:
Thanks for your query posted.
Detailed Answer:
A surgical procedure that works well for your condition would be Melanocyte transfer into the white portion of the lips.
Vitamin C for lips is available from Clinique. This is an OTC product.
The other creams available other than tacrolimus would be the steroidal options.
In case you have applied tacrolimus for a period of 6 months and it has not given you any benefit , then the surgical procedure of Melanocyte transfer would be the only option .
Do get back to me in case you have any further queries.
Thanks and Take care
Thanks for your query posted.
Detailed Answer:
A surgical procedure that works well for your condition would be Melanocyte transfer into the white portion of the lips.
Vitamin C for lips is available from Clinique. This is an OTC product.
The other creams available other than tacrolimus would be the steroidal options.
In case you have applied tacrolimus for a period of 6 months and it has not given you any benefit , then the surgical procedure of Melanocyte transfer would be the only option .
Do get back to me in case you have any further queries.
Thanks and Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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