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What Causes Tiny Zit Like Bump On Lip?

hi, I noticed a tiny zit like bump on my lip about a year ago. I brushed it off as being a blimish. But recently I noticed its turned a purple color, and today for the first time I was brushing my teeth I went to rence and I spit out blood. I thought it was a lot to just be from brushing. Then when I looked into the mirror I saw that the tiny spot on my lip was bleeding furriously. I was suprised and imeddiatly grabbed a papper towel. The strangest thing of all was that it soaked the towel nearly completely and was quit hard to get to stop bleeding, and its a spot only the size of a zit. It just quit bleeding for the second time after showering. This is strange and I'm quite concerned. Any ideas what this could be?
Wed, 3 Jun 2015
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

Thanks for your concern . The symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as pyogenic granuloma . It usually occur after minor injury or insect bite. It usually bleed due to large number of blood vessels in it . It is non cancerous .

I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis and to rule out other conditions like angioendothelioma . Doctor diagnose it by physical appearence or may order biopsy .

Small granuloma heal on their own or sometimes reoccur again . But there are other options available for bigger ones like surgery , electrocautery or laser.

Bleeding can be stop by applying silver nitrate and corticosteroid ointment can also be used for its treatment.


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Tiny Zit Like Bump On Lip?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. Thanks for your concern . The symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as pyogenic granuloma . It usually occur after minor injury or insect bite. It usually bleed due to large number of blood vessels in it . It is non cancerous . I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper diagnosis and to rule out other conditions like angioendothelioma . Doctor diagnose it by physical appearence or may order biopsy . Small granuloma heal on their own or sometimes reoccur again . But there are other options available for bigger ones like surgery , electrocautery or laser. Bleeding can be stop by applying silver nitrate and corticosteroid ointment can also be used for its treatment. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari