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What Causes Dryness And Swelling/ Blistering Of Lips?

67 yr. old female--never had Herpes--lips started swelling/blistering about 2 years ago--happens once or twice a year. Taking Prilosec and thought maybe causing the problem; however, stopped taking 1 month ago and lips continue with swelling, dry, tight, occasionally blister. I now take Rantinidine prn and am wondering if this is the cause--also take Tums 2-3x/day. I am convinced something I am ingesting is causing my lips to swell/blister but unable to figure out what it is. Thank you for your assistance.
Tue, 1 Dec 2015
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Hi Dear ,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query symptom such as dryness and swelling/ blistering of lips are pointing towards to condition an allergic reaction or infection. The allergic reaction can occur due to various reasons like food allergy, allergy from tooth paste or other dental product or excessive exposure to sun . Infection can be bacterial or viral. I would suggest you to take over the counter antihistamine drug like benadryl ,keep your lip moist by applying lip balm containing broad spectrum sunscreen stop using any product on face or inside mouth if you start it recently and apply clove oil at night . If condition still persist then consult dermatologist for proper examination and to rule out any other underlying disease. Doctor may order blood test and prescribe topical/oral antibiotics/antiviral depending upon the condition and topical steroid.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Dryness And Swelling/ Blistering Of Lips?

Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query symptom such as dryness and swelling/ blistering of lips are pointing towards to condition an allergic reaction or infection. The allergic reaction can occur due to various reasons like food allergy, allergy from tooth paste or other dental product or excessive exposure to sun . Infection can be bacterial or viral. I would suggest you to take over the counter antihistamine drug like benadryl ,keep your lip moist by applying lip balm containing broad spectrum sunscreen stop using any product on face or inside mouth if you start it recently and apply clove oil at night . If condition still persist then consult dermatologist for proper examination and to rule out any other underlying disease. Doctor may order blood test and prescribe topical/oral antibiotics/antiviral depending upon the condition and topical steroid. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari