Can An Ulcer On The Lower Lip Be Cured?

Posted on Wed, 11 Oct 2017

Question: Hi doctor. I got a small ulcer wound inside my lower lip. The farmacy recommended a spray called Anaftin. I am always scared of sever allergic reactions when using new medication(like anaphylaxis, breathing issues and other bad stuff like that). I never had any allergies. I would still likd to here your thoughts on this. And is there any safe way to test it before i use it.
Thanks you,
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Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Ulcer lip

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic and thanks for putting up the query,

Ulcer on the lip can be due to trauma like bite etc or an infection or due to nutritional deficiency or any other pathology.

Please let me know do you have any such relevant history?
Any history of tobacco use or smoking?
For how long are you having these symptoms?

Please send me the pictures of the lesion so that I can suggest you better.

Please follow up with the required information.

Take care
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (7 hours later)

It's hard to take a picture, but i ve have them from time to time. Sometimes i accidentally bite myself and other reasons. My concern is with the above product.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Ulcer lip

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Anaftin spray will help only in very small lesions. It is safe to use. But it would be better if you apply a candid mouth paint and take tablet vitamin c once daily.
It will help in a faster healing.
Take care
Thanks and regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (29 hours later)

Ok. I followed your advice and i think it's getting better.

But this morning i found this small red thing. I have attached a picture.

Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Mucositis

Detailed Answer:
Hi
The red lesion is mucositis. Apply the candid mouth paint to this. It will be better in few days.
Take care
Thanks and regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana