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What Causes Swollen Tingling Lips?

Posted on Sat, 21 Feb 2015

Question: My lips have been swollen, I have a tingling sensation, they dry up fast and feel stiffe.d ive applied lip balm, a&d and neosporin and nothing and pus comes out of my lips when they are dried and stiffed.

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
viral infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal. I have read your query. I think I would be able to help you. The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible viral infection of the facial nerves. The virus could be easily spread. If it involves the nerves, symptoms of tingling and numbness are possible. Viral infection itself mat cause the eruptions and pus drainage you said happens.

I usually suggest a acyclovir course to my patients after a facial ncv. However, since the side effect profile is high, and since acyclovir us a prescription drug I think it would be good to meet the dermatologist in your area.

I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (42 minutes later)

And while my lips being the way they are I got hives on my chin and neck and my face got dry.

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (37 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
adds to the diagnosis

Detailed Answer:
Yes
I would agree with that as a part of the viral syndrome possible herpes.
So I continue with what I said before.
Best of luck
Dr Mittal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (10 minutes later)

How does someone get herpes is it normal?

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It's infection. infections happen

Detailed Answer:
Hi
It's an infection
So no problem there
However, you need to continue treatment for it.
It's treatable.

I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju

Follow up: Dr. Saumya Mittal (7 hours later)

So I went to the hospital and they told me it wasnt anything to be aware of just to use chapstick. Here is a picture.

Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (11 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
seen the picture

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your query.
I think I would agree from the picture that there is no lesions or pus discharge as you had suggested.
I however prefer to use acyclovir cream since they definitely look sore.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari