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Suggest Treatment For Crusty And Swollen Lips

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Posted on Mon, 3 Nov 2014
Question: My lips are "weeping" for almost 2 weeks now. Wake up "crusty"and swollen. I went to my GP and she gave Keflex and told me to use Abreva. Problem is, I don't have cold sores, it started out as chapped lips that got worse. W h at can I do regarding the "weeping"? I have been putting triple antibiotic ointment on them for almost a week. I'm running out of patience and become down trodden as NOTHING has remedied my situation
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Answered by Dr. Abubakar Siddiqh (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
allergy or eczema- hydrocortisone cream.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HCM,

I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.


With such presentations in my clinic, I would first rule out allergy -lipstick,tooth paste, mouth wash. Ass0ciated with eczema, sun burn, medications-propranolol, diseases-lichen planus, psoriasis.

Once I am sure this is not life threatening, I would start on hydrocartisone cream and oral anti histamines (citrizine) and multivitamins(nutritional deficiencies)

I also suggest to stop all the medications till you evaluate. In my opinion you have already tried antiviral (avera),antibacterial(neosporin-h).

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.

Wishing you good health.
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Suggest Treatment For Crusty And Swollen Lips

Brief Answer: allergy or eczema- hydrocortisone cream. Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to HCM, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. With such presentations in my clinic, I would first rule out allergy -lipstick,tooth paste, mouth wash. Ass0ciated with eczema, sun burn, medications-propranolol, diseases-lichen planus, psoriasis. Once I am sure this is not life threatening, I would start on hydrocartisone cream and oral anti histamines (citrizine) and multivitamins(nutritional deficiencies) I also suggest to stop all the medications till you evaluate. In my opinion you have already tried antiviral (avera),antibacterial(neosporin-h). Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions. Wishing you good health.