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Suggest Sunburn Treatment For The Lips

My wife sunburned her lips about 6 weeks ago and since that time her lips have not responded to any treatment she has applied to them. She has used lip balm, bag balm, and a little of hydrogen peroxide.
Nothing has seemed to help . Her lips are red, swollen and very sore. Any recommendations?
Wed, 14 Oct 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain if your wife has got sunburn on lips which led to redness, swelling and soreness that has not yet resolved, the reason might be as she has not taken any treatment to reduce inflammation or there can be persistent irritation to lips by either sun exposure or any other form of heat or allergic reaction to some lip cosmetics or any food or medicine..
You should consult a dermatologist and get evaluated and he can advise you to take a course of Steroids, Anti-inflammatory medicines, antihistamines/anti-allergics.
Local application of steroid ointment can help..
Doing cold compresses can reduce inflammation and soreness..
Avoid sun exposure and if exposed always apply a SPF 15 containing lip balm..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Suggest Sunburn Treatment For The Lips

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain if your wife has got sunburn on lips which led to redness, swelling and soreness that has not yet resolved, the reason might be as she has not taken any treatment to reduce inflammation or there can be persistent irritation to lips by either sun exposure or any other form of heat or allergic reaction to some lip cosmetics or any food or medicine.. You should consult a dermatologist and get evaluated and he can advise you to take a course of Steroids, Anti-inflammatory medicines, antihistamines/anti-allergics. Local application of steroid ointment can help.. Doing cold compresses can reduce inflammation and soreness.. Avoid sun exposure and if exposed always apply a SPF 15 containing lip balm.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..