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What Causes A Cold Sore At The Corner Of The Lips?
Question: I have a cold sore in the corner of my lips...started using Campho...now my lower lip is swollen and hard...my mouth keeps watering, draining out the corner of my mouth and skin is chapped and irratated
Brief Answer:
Please, upload an image for review!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these labial sores. I will like to obtain and image for review. This way, I will be able to review and provide a personalized and helpful response to you. Without an image, I may only provide generic information that might not prove helpful in your case.
To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query.
I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here.
Please, upload an image for review!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about these labial sores. I will like to obtain and image for review. This way, I will be able to review and provide a personalized and helpful response to you. Without an image, I may only provide generic information that might not prove helpful in your case.
To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query.
I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here.
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Brief Answer:
Can you stop applying any products to this area?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this link.
Though i have seen an image, it seems a long time back and not very clear. I will suggest that you try to upload another. However, it is necessary you stop applying any further products as this is probably the reason for the irritated skin and around the lips. They are causing more irritation than helping to resolve the infection.
Can I get an image of what the exact case is at this time? Please, this is very necessary to make sure we are looking at the current state and not what it was 2months ago.
Can you please really do so?
Can you stop applying any products to this area?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this link.
Though i have seen an image, it seems a long time back and not very clear. I will suggest that you try to upload another. However, it is necessary you stop applying any further products as this is probably the reason for the irritated skin and around the lips. They are causing more irritation than helping to resolve the infection.
Can I get an image of what the exact case is at this time? Please, this is very necessary to make sure we are looking at the current state and not what it was 2months ago.
Can you please really do so?
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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I sent two new pics...I can try not using any product on the irritated area...if I don't use Chap Still or Blistex on the other side of my mouth...my lips are dry, swollen, and hard...I have to have some relief..thanks
I sent two new pics...I can try not using any product on the irritated area...if I don't use Chap Still or Blistex on the other side of my mouth...my lips are dry, swollen, and hard...I have to have some relief..thanks
Brief Answer:
Yes, apply plain vaseline.....only!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the images.
I will recommend a short course of steroids. I will say take betamethasone for a week and let's see what happens. This seems a mix of inflammatory/allergic reactions and this drug is well adapted for this. We will be able to tell within this time if we are making significant gains or not.
Let me know how this works out. I await your updates.
Yes, apply plain vaseline.....only!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the images.
I will recommend a short course of steroids. I will say take betamethasone for a week and let's see what happens. This seems a mix of inflammatory/allergic reactions and this drug is well adapted for this. We will be able to tell within this time if we are making significant gains or not.
Let me know how this works out. I await your updates.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Can I buy this betamethasone OTC...or something close to it or do I need a prescription
Due to a slip and fall accident...I have had 3 surgeries on my neck and back...While I was being treated by an orthopedic surgeon for my issues, I would receive steroid injections for my muscle inflammation....I have the side of affect of thin skin on my forearms...any bump or scratch to my skin I would bleed and take along time to heal...so at end of my treatment, I was switched to nonsteriod injections...so I am Leary of taking any steroid...
Due to a slip and fall accident...I have had 3 surgeries on my neck and back...While I was being treated by an orthopedic surgeon for my issues, I would receive steroid injections for my muscle inflammation....I have the side of affect of thin skin on my forearms...any bump or scratch to my skin I would bleed and take along time to heal...so at end of my treatment, I was switched to nonsteriod injections...so I am Leary of taking any steroid...
Brief Answer:
You must have a delicate skin then....ask your doctor about this!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
THat is certainly a side effect of steroids but happens when taken for a longtime. I am not sure a week trial will lead to this. Seen the previous experience and the need for a script, I will suggest that you talk to your doctor about this.
Keep me posted on how it unfolds.
You must have a delicate skin then....ask your doctor about this!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
THat is certainly a side effect of steroids but happens when taken for a longtime. I am not sure a week trial will lead to this. Seen the previous experience and the need for a script, I will suggest that you talk to your doctor about this.
Keep me posted on how it unfolds.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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