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Suggest Treatment For Itchy, Swollen Lips With Rash
my lips have started a horrible pattern of getting itchy at first, then swollen, rash (sometimes) then when that disappears they get extremely dry and turn BLACK! This starts just after or before my period? And it s cycle was unfamiliar with till last year July and hasn t stopped
Mon, 14 Sep 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have itchy , swollen and rashes on the lips . Well the symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as chapped lips . There can be many reasons for chapped lip like excessive exposure to sun , hormonal changes , dry weather or excessice licking and picking of lips as it remove natural moist layer of lips . I would suggest you to apply lip balm with broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 + , do not lick or pick your lips , avoid dry environment and keep yourself hydrate , drink lots of fluid . If condition doesn't improve in a week the consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor will rule out condition like allergic reaction from certain food or cosmetic product . Doctor may prescribe steroid ointment or anti histamine drug .
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have itchy , swollen and rashes on the lips . Well the symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as chapped lips . There can be many reasons for chapped lip like excessive exposure to sun , hormonal changes , dry weather or excessice licking and picking of lips as it remove natural moist layer of lips . I would suggest you to apply lip balm with broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 + , do not lick or pick your lips , avoid dry environment and keep yourself hydrate , drink lots of fluid . If condition doesn't improve in a week the consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor will rule out condition like allergic reaction from certain food or cosmetic product . Doctor may prescribe steroid ointment or anti histamine drug .
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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