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What Causes Rash Around The Lip?

i had a tick bit about 6 weeks ago...i have a slight rash around the area, but my blood tests show up negative for lymes....i had lymes several years ago, but the blood test came out negative then....but when treated my symptoms of tiredness, fogginess and muscle aches went away. I am so concerned that it is happening again. Yesterday i started on one side of my mouth (outside lip) is getting wet and the other is not....ugh...any thoughts?
Fri, 12 Oct 2018
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Hi,

It's not Lyme disease if your tests are negative. It can be due to the lip or some food allergy, perioral dermatitis causing rashes around the mouth or lips, cheilitis and oral herpes.

Get examined by a PCP, get all STD screening tests done, You may need antivirals. In the meantime take antibiotics, Doxycycline, non-sedating antihistamines and vitamin B6, B12 supplements. Stay away from addictions if any.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Rash Around The Lip?

Hi, It s not Lyme disease if your tests are negative. It can be due to the lip or some food allergy, perioral dermatitis causing rashes around the mouth or lips, cheilitis and oral herpes. Get examined by a PCP, get all STD screening tests done, You may need antivirals. In the meantime take antibiotics, Doxycycline, non-sedating antihistamines and vitamin B6, B12 supplements. Stay away from addictions if any. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician