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Suggest Treatment For The White Puffy Lower Lip Due To Biting

My child bit right inside his lower lip and kept biting on it most of the day yesterday because it was bugging him. By the end of the day it was pretty puffy. And late last night we checked on it and it was turning white around it. We decided to wait and see how it looks this morning and now the white is spread out. I know I need to take him into the doctor, but is it something I should be really worried about and take him to the emergency room?
Mon, 11 Jul 2016
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Hello,

I can understand your concern. As your child has been biting on the lower lip for a long time, it is possible that a traumatic ulcer is developing inside the lower lip. The white skin may break out and you will be able to see the ulcer at its place.

I would recommend you to start applying local Benzocaine gel (Mucopain) over the area 3-4 times a day. If you will apply it before meals, it will be easier for him to eat without burning or pain. The ulcer may typically take about a week to 10 days to heal.

I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HCM. I wish your kid feels better soon.

Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
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Suggest Treatment For The White Puffy Lower Lip Due To Biting

Hello, I can understand your concern. As your child has been biting on the lower lip for a long time, it is possible that a traumatic ulcer is developing inside the lower lip. The white skin may break out and you will be able to see the ulcer at its place. I would recommend you to start applying local Benzocaine gel (Mucopain) over the area 3-4 times a day. If you will apply it before meals, it will be easier for him to eat without burning or pain. The ulcer may typically take about a week to 10 days to heal. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HCM. I wish your kid feels better soon. Best, Dr. Viraj Shah