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Question: hello doctor,
this is namarata and i have been batting with severe dry lips for more than 2 years .... i used to apply vaseline but after consulting doctors both personally and through this podium i started using sebamed ... for the past two days the upper lip seems to hurt like as though a pimple pain ... yesterday it was in the left side of the upper lip ( exactly where the moustache grows ) i couldn't differentiate whether the pain was coming from the vermillion border or above that but whenever i try to move my upper lips mouth for it hurts and today its the right side ..... now in the right side exactly in the moustache area there is a pimple looks more like a white head but its hurting terribly ..... especially when i have to move my mouth to eat to laugh .... so i am very scared and not sure whether this pain is because of that pimple or something else ... i am attaching pics please help me .
this is namarata and i have been batting with severe dry lips for more than 2 years .... i used to apply vaseline but after consulting doctors both personally and through this podium i started using sebamed ... for the past two days the upper lip seems to hurt like as though a pimple pain ... yesterday it was in the left side of the upper lip ( exactly where the moustache grows ) i couldn't differentiate whether the pain was coming from the vermillion border or above that but whenever i try to move my upper lips mouth for it hurts and today its the right side ..... now in the right side exactly in the moustache area there is a pimple looks more like a white head but its hurting terribly ..... especially when i have to move my mouth to eat to laugh .... so i am very scared and not sure whether this pain is because of that pimple or something else ... i am attaching pics please help me .
Brief Answer:
Folliculitis. Oral, topical antibiotic and painkiller
Detailed Answer:
hello. thank you for writing to us.
I am Dr. Kakkar(dermatologist). I have noted your concern. I have viewed the images.
I can see a pustule over upper lip area on right side. It is bacterial folliculitis.
Yes, certainly folliculitis is painful particularly if it is deep and moreover as there is lot of movement in this area during talking, smiling etc.
I suggest you to take an oral antibiotic e.g Amoxicillin 500mg or Cephalexin 500mg, thrice daily for 5 days. Oral antibiotics are prescription drugs.
Topically you may use an antibacterial ointment e.g Neosporin, twice daily. It is available OTC
If it is paining too much you may also take an oral anti inflammatory / painkiller e.g ibuprofen, twice or thrice daily. Ibuprofen is available OTC.
Regards
Folliculitis. Oral, topical antibiotic and painkiller
Detailed Answer:
hello. thank you for writing to us.
I am Dr. Kakkar(dermatologist). I have noted your concern. I have viewed the images.
I can see a pustule over upper lip area on right side. It is bacterial folliculitis.
Yes, certainly folliculitis is painful particularly if it is deep and moreover as there is lot of movement in this area during talking, smiling etc.
I suggest you to take an oral antibiotic e.g Amoxicillin 500mg or Cephalexin 500mg, thrice daily for 5 days. Oral antibiotics are prescription drugs.
Topically you may use an antibacterial ointment e.g Neosporin, twice daily. It is available OTC
If it is paining too much you may also take an oral anti inflammatory / painkiller e.g ibuprofen, twice or thrice daily. Ibuprofen is available OTC.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello doctor,
The last two days I applied sandalwood and neem to the pimple as I did not get neosporin here and no medicines were available ... now the part is dried and no pain as such ..... but there are few things which is constantly bothering me
1) I get a hot flushed feeling every now and then. It feels like as though a hot blower is there right in front of my face it's either the right side or the left side of the face or it's just cheeks or eyes or lips but the flushed is there earlier it used to be only rare now it's very often ..
2) the lower vermillion border of the right side lips is very dry and tight and very flaky when I tried to just wipe off the flakiness the skin became red ... I don't know how to stop this flakiness ... I am not very strong or harsh when it comes to rubbing in fact I use a cotton bud and I slightly wipe it off ... I don't know what to use to moisturise them as the sebamed lip balm I use can't be used in lip line or the skin below it . Pleaseeeee help me ... now it feels like as though a tape is stuck on it and it's very dry and warm feeling sensation .
3) it's been almost three months since I started using sebamed lip balm how Long does it last ... The pack says three years but I don't know whether j can use this so long please advice
The last two days I applied sandalwood and neem to the pimple as I did not get neosporin here and no medicines were available ... now the part is dried and no pain as such ..... but there are few things which is constantly bothering me
1) I get a hot flushed feeling every now and then. It feels like as though a hot blower is there right in front of my face it's either the right side or the left side of the face or it's just cheeks or eyes or lips but the flushed is there earlier it used to be only rare now it's very often ..
2) the lower vermillion border of the right side lips is very dry and tight and very flaky when I tried to just wipe off the flakiness the skin became red ... I don't know how to stop this flakiness ... I am not very strong or harsh when it comes to rubbing in fact I use a cotton bud and I slightly wipe it off ... I don't know what to use to moisturise them as the sebamed lip balm I use can't be used in lip line or the skin below it . Pleaseeeee help me ... now it feels like as though a tape is stuck on it and it's very dry and warm feeling sensation .
3) it's been almost three months since I started using sebamed lip balm how Long does it last ... The pack says three years but I don't know whether j can use this so long please advice
Brief Answer:
Remedy for flushing and dry lips
Detailed Answer:
hi.
Facial flushing is a symptom of sensitive skin and rosacea. For flushing I suggest you to use a soothing, calming lotion on face e.g calamine lotion or a physical sunscreen. Protect from sun.
For dry lips you may use cortisone cream intermittently. Its the only efective option that is available OTC. Try to find an antibacterial ointment, like soframycin or neomycin or fusidic acid. You may apply any of these.
Regards
Remedy for flushing and dry lips
Detailed Answer:
hi.
Facial flushing is a symptom of sensitive skin and rosacea. For flushing I suggest you to use a soothing, calming lotion on face e.g calamine lotion or a physical sunscreen. Protect from sun.
For dry lips you may use cortisone cream intermittently. Its the only efective option that is available OTC. Try to find an antibacterial ointment, like soframycin or neomycin or fusidic acid. You may apply any of these.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Hello doctor,
I have attached few pics of my lower lips vermillion border right side especially I feel there is slight swelling in the right side of the lower lip vermillion border ( the skin just below the vermillion border) also there is a small red dot ... when looked closely it looks like a dot no bump or pain or anything just burns at times .. also you did jut mention anything about sebamed lip balm query please can you suggest me
I have attached few pics of my lower lips vermillion border right side especially I feel there is slight swelling in the right side of the lower lip vermillion border ( the skin just below the vermillion border) also there is a small red dot ... when looked closely it looks like a dot no bump or pain or anything just burns at times .. also you did jut mention anything about sebamed lip balm query please can you suggest me
Brief Answer:
Regarding your concern related to lips
Detailed Answer:
hi XXXXXXX
I have viewed the images. I think the redness is due to inflammation/ irritation- that's why there is some swelling and burning sensation. I suggest you to apply a bit of cortisone cream here as well. Sebamed lip balm can be continued for maintenance of improvement after you have stopped using cortisone.
Regards
Regarding your concern related to lips
Detailed Answer:
hi XXXXXXX
I have viewed the images. I think the redness is due to inflammation/ irritation- that's why there is some swelling and burning sensation. I suggest you to apply a bit of cortisone cream here as well. Sebamed lip balm can be continued for maintenance of improvement after you have stopped using cortisone.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hello doctor,
i couldn't apply corticorsine cream as I am out of station currently in Dubai for work . But I have regularly applied sebamed lip balm whenever I step out of house and even in night times ... sometimes the border of lips both upper or lower lip any side seems to itch or burn at times.... but I constantly apply lip balm ... as the climate is ver hot heretotally different from XXXXXXX
1) when I buy corticorsine cream what specification should I look into can it contain any other ingredients or only hydrocortisone 1% cream please suggest
2) also I have attached some latest pic please tell me whether you find any improvemt in the swelling or redness or irritation or is it still the same
3) at times out of no where there is suddenly urge to itch anywhere outside the lips ( mainly in the moustache area) it goes off after sometime at that moment before I could even touch my skin the skin is already red like as though I have scratched it like anything but the redness also goes after sometime) why so ??? Please help me I am very scared .
4) also I have a doubt regarding herpes passing ... I happened to eat outside s couple of times in restaurant both of them were very good top restaurants using their spoon and fork I did wipe them in their towel but still I used them ... should I be worried ?
i couldn't apply corticorsine cream as I am out of station currently in Dubai for work . But I have regularly applied sebamed lip balm whenever I step out of house and even in night times ... sometimes the border of lips both upper or lower lip any side seems to itch or burn at times.... but I constantly apply lip balm ... as the climate is ver hot heretotally different from XXXXXXX
1) when I buy corticorsine cream what specification should I look into can it contain any other ingredients or only hydrocortisone 1% cream please suggest
2) also I have attached some latest pic please tell me whether you find any improvemt in the swelling or redness or irritation or is it still the same
3) at times out of no where there is suddenly urge to itch anywhere outside the lips ( mainly in the moustache area) it goes off after sometime at that moment before I could even touch my skin the skin is already red like as though I have scratched it like anything but the redness also goes after sometime) why so ??? Please help me I am very scared .
4) also I have a doubt regarding herpes passing ... I happened to eat outside s couple of times in restaurant both of them were very good top restaurants using their spoon and fork I did wipe them in their towel but still I used them ... should I be worried ?
Brief Answer:
Regarding your concern related to lips
Detailed Answer:
hi.
Use just plain hydrocortisone 1% cream.
In the images the affected area looks quite ok.
Your skin is sensitive that's why it turn red and itchy. I suggest you to use a soothing lotion e.g calamine lotion, frequently, throughout the day.
There is really no risk of acquiring herpes through spoons, forks, glass etc more so if they were washed prior to reusing.
Regards
Regarding your concern related to lips
Detailed Answer:
hi.
Use just plain hydrocortisone 1% cream.
In the images the affected area looks quite ok.
Your skin is sensitive that's why it turn red and itchy. I suggest you to use a soothing lotion e.g calamine lotion, frequently, throughout the day.
There is really no risk of acquiring herpes through spoons, forks, glass etc more so if they were washed prior to reusing.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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