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What Causes Thin, Tender And Swollen Lips?

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Posted on Mon, 6 Jul 2015
Question: My lips have become extremely thin, tender, blistered, raw and sometimes swollen. Also unable to eat spices, Coke, tomatos. Drs. have yet to find meds to help.
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Answered by Dr. Sagar (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
You are probably suffering from stomatitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I appreciate your concerns.I have gone through your pictures.
it looks like you are suffering from stomatitis.
This is the inflammation of lips.
Mostly occuring due to vitamin deficiencies.
I see that you have tried so many medications.
I shall advise you to take multivitamin tablets like "A to Z" for 4 weeks, and clobetasone+fluconazole combi oinment.
Also consult your doctor.
Hope this is helpful.
Regards.
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What Causes Thin, Tender And Swollen Lips?

Brief Answer: You are probably suffering from stomatitis. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to HCM. I appreciate your concerns.I have gone through your pictures. it looks like you are suffering from stomatitis. This is the inflammation of lips. Mostly occuring due to vitamin deficiencies. I see that you have tried so many medications. I shall advise you to take multivitamin tablets like "A to Z" for 4 weeks, and clobetasone+fluconazole combi oinment. Also consult your doctor. Hope this is helpful. Regards.