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What Causes Recurring Reddish Bump Near Corner Of Lips?
Hi I have a flesh colored bump near the corner of my lips for about a month now. It will go away then come back.I wash my face with acne wash and it still will not go away. And around the bump it is red. Is this acne or could it be something else like herpes? It is painless and no symptoms of herpes.Sometimes if I mess with it liquid will come out.
Fri, 4 Sep 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
As per your query you have symptoms of recurring reddish bump near corner of lips which is mainly due to chronic yeast infections which develop due to frequent licking of lips. Due to frequent lick saliva dehydrates and leaves area dehydrated and that site becomes susceptible to yeast infection and leads to cracking and burning sensations.
I would suggest you to start with anti fungal medications such as Nystatin suspensions. Try to avoid excessive moisture accumulating in the corners of your mouth. You can apply an over-the-counter anti fungal cream or ointment. Follow with a topical hydrocortisone 1 percent ointment an hour later. Do this 2-3 times per day.
Drink plenty of water. Take multivitamin rich in vitamin B12. If your symptoms keeps on persisting visit dermatologist once, get it examined properly to rule out condition like lie bumps or fordyce spots .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern.
As per your query you have symptoms of recurring reddish bump near corner of lips which is mainly due to chronic yeast infections which develop due to frequent licking of lips. Due to frequent lick saliva dehydrates and leaves area dehydrated and that site becomes susceptible to yeast infection and leads to cracking and burning sensations.
I would suggest you to start with anti fungal medications such as Nystatin suspensions. Try to avoid excessive moisture accumulating in the corners of your mouth. You can apply an over-the-counter anti fungal cream or ointment. Follow with a topical hydrocortisone 1 percent ointment an hour later. Do this 2-3 times per day.
Drink plenty of water. Take multivitamin rich in vitamin B12. If your symptoms keeps on persisting visit dermatologist once, get it examined properly to rule out condition like lie bumps or fordyce spots .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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