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What Causes Purple Blister On The Lower Lip Of A Child?

Hi , My 7 year old had oral sedation for his dental work after which he bit his lower lip( since they were numb)so much that they got swollen. Now the swelling has gone , except that there is a small blister remaining and the area around it is purplish. The dental work was done 8 days ago
Wed, 20 May 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CONCERN.

Brief answer - Oral Mucocele

Detailed answer - As per your query after oral sedation your child bite on lip which caused local trauma in that area which in turn caused rupturing of salivary gland ducts, which caused accumulation of mucus in that area and due to blood accumulation it become purplish in color.

I would suggest you to take a few preventive measures such as apply tea tree oil on it, it will cause shrinkage of mucocele. Apply alum for 3 times a day for around 2 weeks it will completely go away. Keep cleaning area with Listerine mouth wash.

If your son's symptoms didn't resolve in around 1 month you can get it surgically removed as well. Cryotherpay and laser are other treatment options but after proper oral examination.

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari



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What Causes Purple Blister On The Lower Lip Of A Child?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. UNDERSTANDING YOUR CONCERN. Brief answer - Oral Mucocele Detailed answer - As per your query after oral sedation your child bite on lip which caused local trauma in that area which in turn caused rupturing of salivary gland ducts, which caused accumulation of mucus in that area and due to blood accumulation it become purplish in color. I would suggest you to take a few preventive measures such as apply tea tree oil on it, it will cause shrinkage of mucocele. Apply alum for 3 times a day for around 2 weeks it will completely go away. Keep cleaning area with Listerine mouth wash. If your son s symptoms didn t resolve in around 1 month you can get it surgically removed as well. Cryotherpay and laser are other treatment options but after proper oral examination. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari