
What Does A Purplish Ring Around The Lips Indicate?

Question: 11yo daughter has purplish ring around her lips. No swelling, no pain, lips are normal color.
Brief Answer:
Peri oral dermatitis most probably
Detailed Answer:
Hi..,
Welcome to HCM...
I read history and saw the photo.. it seems that most probably your daughter may be having lip licker dermatitis... also called peri oral dermatitis. It is a contact irritant dermatitis due to saliva by repetitive lip licking.
I would suggest..
- generous application of bland emollient...
- stop lip licking
- apply topical steroid if needed
I hope this would help you...
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel
Peri oral dermatitis most probably
Detailed Answer:
Hi..,
Welcome to HCM...
I read history and saw the photo.. it seems that most probably your daughter may be having lip licker dermatitis... also called peri oral dermatitis. It is a contact irritant dermatitis due to saliva by repetitive lip licking.
I would suggest..
- generous application of bland emollient...
- stop lip licking
- apply topical steroid if needed
I hope this would help you...
Thanks.
Dr. Ilyas Patel
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