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What Causes Pink And Dry Swelling Around The Lips?
2 weeks ago my lips got swollen around the edges, very pink & dry. I cannot figure out what has caused it? I used a new lip sunscreen 1x but I'm not sure how long after that this started, I started a new allergy nose spray but stopped that for a week & that didn't change. Everyone thinks I got lip injections..I'm not sure if I should see a dermatologist?
As per your complain it seems that along swollen edges around the lips along with dryness and pink appearance can be due to Perioral Dermatitis. It can be caused due to disturbances in microbial flora over the skin, bacterial infection,nasal and topical steroids, flouridated toothpastes, harsh chemical cosmetics, poor facial hygiene, and hormonal imbalances.
I would suggest you to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated and he can do a thorough clinical evaluation and advise you to apply topically ointments containing Doxycycline, and Metronidazole. You can also be advised oral intake of erythromycin. Ointments containing Azaelic acid, and Pimecrolimus can help. Avoid any skin cosmetic or steroid ointments. Avoid excess sun exposure, use gel based sunscreen lotion.
Hope this information helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks and regards, Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora
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What Causes Pink And Dry Swelling Around The Lips?
Hi, As per your complain it seems that along swollen edges around the lips along with dryness and pink appearance can be due to Perioral Dermatitis. It can be caused due to disturbances in microbial flora over the skin, bacterial infection,nasal and topical steroids, flouridated toothpastes, harsh chemical cosmetics, poor facial hygiene, and hormonal imbalances. I would suggest you to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated and he can do a thorough clinical evaluation and advise you to apply topically ointments containing Doxycycline, and Metronidazole. You can also be advised oral intake of erythromycin. Ointments containing Azaelic acid, and Pimecrolimus can help. Avoid any skin cosmetic or steroid ointments. Avoid excess sun exposure, use gel based sunscreen lotion. Hope this information helps. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks and regards, Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora