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Suggest Treatment For Lip Wound

Hello, about a year ago, I bit a small part of my upper lip. It usually shouldnt be a problem because it heals and closes, but in my case its not doing that. Every 3-4 days, a new layer of skin forms, and starts pealing, and eventually peels off completely. After another 3-4 days a new skin layer forms again, then start peeling, and goes away completely also. This has been going on for 1 year, there is no bleeding associated with it, but this wound just won`t heal and close, and a new skin layer forms and peals every 3-4 days. I tried using every medical lip stick I know off and all sort of things but they are not working. What is the solution?
Tue, 1 Sep 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. Lip bite is very common kind of thing and there is no need to be panic about it . The area will take around week to heal but as you having recurrence its due to frequent licking of your lips which leads to formation of cracks in skin and eventually fungal infection there. It could be due to riboflavin deficiency as well. I would suggest you to :-

- Maintain proper oral hygiene .

- Do hydrogen peroxide gargles this is very effective in case of cuts . Mix hydrogen peroxide with equal amount of water and then rinse mouth with it.

- Take tab riboflavin one tab daily.

- Apply benzocain gel on it before having meal.

- Apply Kenacort ointment.

- Avoid hot and spice food .

If wound doesn't start getting improve in 3-4 days or get worse then consult oral surgeon or dentist.

Doctor examine the wound physically , may give stitches if wound is large , wash it with bedadine and prescribe antibiotics .


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Lip Wound

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Lip bite is very common kind of thing and there is no need to be panic about it . The area will take around week to heal but as you having recurrence its due to frequent licking of your lips which leads to formation of cracks in skin and eventually fungal infection there. It could be due to riboflavin deficiency as well. I would suggest you to :- - Maintain proper oral hygiene . - Do hydrogen peroxide gargles this is very effective in case of cuts . Mix hydrogen peroxide with equal amount of water and then rinse mouth with it. - Take tab riboflavin one tab daily. - Apply benzocain gel on it before having meal. - Apply Kenacort ointment. - Avoid hot and spice food . If wound doesn t start getting improve in 3-4 days or get worse then consult oral surgeon or dentist. Doctor examine the wound physically , may give stitches if wound is large , wash it with bedadine and prescribe antibiotics . Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari