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I have a recurring rash around my lips on my skin. Some time it cracks. It is itchy. Red, slightly raised. I currently is all around my mouth, just outside my lips. The first time I had the rash was 3 years ago. It was just in the corner of my mouth and under my lower lip. But seems to get worse every time. It will go away for several months then come back for about 3-4 weeks, then go away. I have seen a family MD and dentist. I ve used OTC cold sore tx and Nystatin/Triamcinolone combo. Neither have worked. One area near the site may peal on my upper lip. My dentist thought that it was a cold sore not presenting per usual.
Hello I share your concern Looking at your description it seems to be treatable condition so you need not to worry You should take multivitamin supplements like folic acid and riboflavin
You should apply antiseptic or antibacterial with local anaesthetic ointment
If it doesn't improve then you must consult a dermatologist to rule out possibility of chronic viral infection like herpes or other viral infection.
Hope this answers your question please feel free to ask fro further clarification Best wishes
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Suggest Remedy For Recurring Rash Around The Lips
Hello I share your concern Looking at your description it seems to be treatable condition so you need not to worry You should take multivitamin supplements like folic acid and riboflavin You should apply antiseptic or antibacterial with local anaesthetic ointment If it doesn t improve then you must consult a dermatologist to rule out possibility of chronic viral infection like herpes or other viral infection. Hope this answers your question please feel free to ask fro further clarification Best wishes