
Suggest Remedies For Crusty, Bleeding And Painful Lesions On Lips

Any help would be really appreciated, thank you!
Impetigo, antibiotics, zinc, b complex, vitamin c supplementation
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Two points that you can discuss with your doctor.
Based on the description that you gave in the history, it appears to be impetigo. Oral antibiotics should be advised for crusty, oozy lesions. This would require a prescription from your doctor.
Zinc, vitamin C and B complex vitamin supplementation including vitamin B 1,6, 12 should be done in lesions involving hair nails and skin. These help the tissue structure in healing and repairing well and quickly.
If you are not satisfied with your doctor, you may get a second opinion from another dermatologist by requesting your GP for a referral.
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More info needed
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Yes, based on the image you uploaded, impetigo is less likely now.
If appropriate kindly answer the following.
Have you had unprotected/unsafe sex prior to the onset of these symptoms.
Is this the first episode or have you had such flares , previously.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks


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Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
The upper lip in particular is crusted and discolored most likely involving an infective process. I would urge gram positive covering antibiotics course for 2 weeks including amoxicillin clavulanate or cefadroxil in consult with your doctor. The same antibiotics are usually prescribed in impetigo.
If you haven't had unprotected oral sex then its not possible to contract an STD.
Lubricants like hydrex gel should also be in the regimen. Fusidin can be combined with betamethasone , available as combination usibet and be used accordingly. The zinc and vitamin supplementation should be done as discussed above in the previous reply.
Wishing you best of health
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