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What Causes Whitish Spot On Lower Lip?

I have a white spot/little bump on my lower lip that doesn't go away. If I pick at it then it will go away but will grow right back as a white spot. I have had this for years and never paid attention to it until now. There is no pain with it. What could this be?
Tue, 16 Jun 2015
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Hi..
Can understand your concern..

As per your complain a recurring bump on a lower lip can be either of the following:

It can be a cold sore caused by virus Known as Herpes simplex virus..
It causes small sores or lumps over the lower lip mostly in bunches but at rare times a single can be seen..

It can also be due to either blocked duct of minor salivary gland or damage to the gland causing a small lump filled with fluid..

It can also be due to infection or allergy caused by some lip products due to sharing with others in case of infection or due to some components in lip products causing allergy..

It can also be due to excessive sun exposure causing inflammation of minor salivary glands present on the lip causing inflammation and swelling..

I would suggest you to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated and treatment can be done according to diagnosis..

In case of Herpes antiviral oral and topical treatment like antiviral therapy can help..

In case of allergy avoiding the product and application of steroid based ointment can help..

In case of bacterial infection oral antibiotics and applying antiseptic cream can help..

In case of sun exposure causing inflammation using SPF 15 based lip balms along with covering the lips while going in sun can help..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..



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What Causes Whitish Spot On Lower Lip?

Hi.. Can understand your concern.. As per your complain a recurring bump on a lower lip can be either of the following: It can be a cold sore caused by virus Known as Herpes simplex virus.. It causes small sores or lumps over the lower lip mostly in bunches but at rare times a single can be seen.. It can also be due to either blocked duct of minor salivary gland or damage to the gland causing a small lump filled with fluid.. It can also be due to infection or allergy caused by some lip products due to sharing with others in case of infection or due to some components in lip products causing allergy.. It can also be due to excessive sun exposure causing inflammation of minor salivary glands present on the lip causing inflammation and swelling.. I would suggest you to consult a dermatologist and get evaluated and treatment can be done according to diagnosis.. In case of Herpes antiviral oral and topical treatment like antiviral therapy can help.. In case of allergy avoiding the product and application of steroid based ointment can help.. In case of bacterial infection oral antibiotics and applying antiseptic cream can help.. In case of sun exposure causing inflammation using SPF 15 based lip balms along with covering the lips while going in sun can help.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..