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How Can An Ice Burn On The Upper Lip Be Treated?

I am 5 7 , 203 lbs. I just ripped off some of the skin on my upper lip from attempting to eat a popsicle that was icy unknown to me. When I took it out I was bleeding a lot. The bleeding has stopped; however, the skin is burning from the exposed skin. Is there anything I can put on it to help it heal. I am currently breastfeeding and need to make sure any medicines I take are ok while nursing. Thank You
Mon, 8 May 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

It looks like there has been ulceration of the lip mucosa due to injury with the popsicle and due to inflammation it is painful and burning..
As you are breastfeeding I would suggest you to apply only topical medication to be on a safer side..
You can clean the area with hydrogen peroxide followed by cleaning with antiseptic solution.
You can apply numbing gel containing Lidocaine over it so that there is relief in burning..
You can apply antiseptic ointment containing Metronidazole or Chlorohexidine over it..
Avoid swallowing then and spit out the saliva when you apply them..
If there is pain you can take Acetaminophen..
Do cool compresses over the area..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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How Can An Ice Burn On The Upper Lip Be Treated?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. It looks like there has been ulceration of the lip mucosa due to injury with the popsicle and due to inflammation it is painful and burning.. As you are breastfeeding I would suggest you to apply only topical medication to be on a safer side.. You can clean the area with hydrogen peroxide followed by cleaning with antiseptic solution. You can apply numbing gel containing Lidocaine over it so that there is relief in burning.. You can apply antiseptic ointment containing Metronidazole or Chlorohexidine over it.. Avoid swallowing then and spit out the saliva when you apply them.. If there is pain you can take Acetaminophen.. Do cool compresses over the area.. Hope this helps.. Regards.