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What Causes Small Red Colored Bumps On The Lips?

Posted on Fri, 16 Jan 2015

Question: I keep getting these small red/skin colored bumps on the surface of my lip. They dont hurt itch or burn and I only know they are there by licking my lips. they are hard to see as well until I stretch the skin on my lips and shine a light on them at a certain angle.

I am hsv 1 pos, but I don't think im having an outbreak. my initial outbreaks incorporated the usual burning stinging ect

what could this be?

Answered by Dr. Senduran Narayanasamy (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Probably mucocele..

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX

Thanks for asking to Healthcare Magic.

Please upload a high resolution clinical picture of the lesions to confirm.

Based on the description, you probably have a harmless lesion called mucous cyst(mucocele) in your lip, containing salivary secretions within it. They are usually self limiting and doesn't need any intervention. Do not worry unless these bumps causing you trouble.

Hope I have answered your query. If any further queries, don't hesitate to ask..

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Senduran Narayanasamy (1 hour later)

i wish I could upload a pick but its barely seeable with the naked eye non the less a camera

Answered by Dr. Senduran Narayanasamy (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Observation

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX.

Thanks for following up..

Feel sorry that i couldn't see the picture of lesions to confirm..

Observe these bumps and watch for any signs of herpes outbreak.

If you are very much concerned,get it physically examined by a doctor to confirm the diagnosis of mucocele..

Feel free to ask your doubts.If no further queries,please close this discussion and rate the answer.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Senduran Narayanasamy (11 hours later)

I know im late but I finally got some pics

Answered by Dr. Senduran Narayanasamy (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Reassurance.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX.

I appreciate your efforts for providing the pictures.

Have seen the same and much clear perspective couldn't be inferred from these pictures.

Most likely these are tiny salivary cysts(mucocele) or sebaceous cysts(fordyce lesions).Both these conditions are harmless,self limiting and common in healthy persons which need just observation.

As i said early,you can just observe these bumps or get examined if it starts to trouble.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D