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Hi Doctor, I Have Some Kind Of Rash On My
Question: Hi Doctor, i have some kind of rash on my lips in the corners. i asked this question a day back and a doc said it could be herpes labialis. and recommend to visit. dermatologist. attached is an image. i went to a dermatologist and she said its nothing and asked me to use "Chaptex Lip Balm" i do not have any itching as such. could you please advise
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Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It's difficult to differentiate herpes and other benign lesions of the lip. But herpes lesions are progressive unless treated with antiviral medications. I would like to see how the current lesions look. Please post fresh pictures of the affected area. There are no pictures now.
Awaiting your response...
Regards
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It's difficult to differentiate herpes and other benign lesions of the lip. But herpes lesions are progressive unless treated with antiviral medications. I would like to see how the current lesions look. Please post fresh pictures of the affected area. There are no pictures now.
Awaiting your response...
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
This is the current picture
Brief Answer:
Agree with your dermatologist...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Unlike the previous photos posted to the other doctor, I can clearly see you have lesions on both sides of lip. Herpes labialis typically occurs on one side. It is uncommon to see bilaterally similar lesions. Moreover the lesions hasn't changed much as compared to earlier ones. This is again is not typical of herpes.
Therefore I concur with your dermatologist opinion. This may not be herpes. Continue with the lip balm. You may also consider starting multivitamin supplements like zincovit tablets once daily. It will help in resolving this issue.
Hope I am clear. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Agree with your dermatologist...
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Unlike the previous photos posted to the other doctor, I can clearly see you have lesions on both sides of lip. Herpes labialis typically occurs on one side. It is uncommon to see bilaterally similar lesions. Moreover the lesions hasn't changed much as compared to earlier ones. This is again is not typical of herpes.
Therefore I concur with your dermatologist opinion. This may not be herpes. Continue with the lip balm. You may also consider starting multivitamin supplements like zincovit tablets once daily. It will help in resolving this issue.
Hope I am clear. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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