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What Are Small Red Bumps On The Upper Lip Suggestive Of?

I have a couple small red bumps on my vermillion border of my upper lip and was wondering what they were. They haven't changed in over a month. no pain, burning, or tingling. I have had cold sores before and was wondering if it was that, but if so, why is it this long and not going through the normal process that cold sores usually go through
Thu, 20 Oct 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of small red bumps on the upper lip which seems to be due to excessive licking and pricking of lips as due to this there is removal of natural moist layer from the lips which causes dryness. It could be viral infection and nutritional deficiency.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to

- Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight.

- Avoid licking your lips.

- Give diet rich in multivitamins.

- Use lip balm which can be directly applied rather than if you use finger it will cause spreading of infection again and again whenever you will apply with finger.

- Apply petroleum jelly on lips and drink plenty of water.

Visit dermatologist once and get it examined if symptoms keeps on persisting and get it examined and start treatment after proper prescription.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr.Harry Maheshwari
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What Are Small Red Bumps On The Upper Lip Suggestive Of?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of small red bumps on the upper lip which seems to be due to excessive licking and pricking of lips as due to this there is removal of natural moist layer from the lips which causes dryness. It could be viral infection and nutritional deficiency. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to - Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight. - Avoid licking your lips. - Give diet rich in multivitamins. - Use lip balm which can be directly applied rather than if you use finger it will cause spreading of infection again and again whenever you will apply with finger. - Apply petroleum jelly on lips and drink plenty of water. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined if symptoms keeps on persisting and get it examined and start treatment after proper prescription. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr.Harry Maheshwari