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Suggest Treatment For Dry And Swollen Lips

My lips are dry, swollen. I have used vaseline, lip balm, and other things to no avail. I am a 70 year old female. My lips have always been dry, but I keep them hydrated as well as I can. I do drink a lot of water.
I have used the long lasting lipstick for several years, but have just now started having trouble with this. I was wondering if this could have caused it.
Thank you for your help.
Fri, 16 Dec 2016
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Hi..
Can understand your concern..

As per your complain dry and swollen lips can be due Allergic Angioedema of the lips..
Angioedema can occur due to a number of causes more common is Allergic reaction.An allergic reaction can occur due to a number of causes like Animal danders, drug allergy, allergy to any food product, Pollen, chemicals in water, sun allergy etc..
Other causes can be infections caused by bacteria, virus and fungal infection of lips..

For reduction of swelling you need to take antihistamines like Allegra or Benadryl..
Steroid therapy like Prednisolone is must and has to be taken..

In case of excessive swelling and in order to reduce the swelling you need to take injections of steroids as well as antihistamines..

Local application of steroid based ointments can be done..

Cold compresses can help..

Avoid hot and spicy foods as it can add to irritation..

Suck on ice pops..

Drink plenty of water and other liquids as it can help in maintaining hydration..

Do not press on the lips or put pressure on them..

Cover the lips with scarf while going out..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Suggest Treatment For Dry And Swollen Lips

Hi.. Can understand your concern.. As per your complain dry and swollen lips can be due Allergic Angioedema of the lips.. Angioedema can occur due to a number of causes more common is Allergic reaction.An allergic reaction can occur due to a number of causes like Animal danders, drug allergy, allergy to any food product, Pollen, chemicals in water, sun allergy etc.. Other causes can be infections caused by bacteria, virus and fungal infection of lips.. For reduction of swelling you need to take antihistamines like Allegra or Benadryl.. Steroid therapy like Prednisolone is must and has to be taken.. In case of excessive swelling and in order to reduce the swelling you need to take injections of steroids as well as antihistamines.. Local application of steroid based ointments can be done.. Cold compresses can help.. Avoid hot and spicy foods as it can add to irritation.. Suck on ice pops.. Drink plenty of water and other liquids as it can help in maintaining hydration.. Do not press on the lips or put pressure on them.. Cover the lips with scarf while going out.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..