Why is there an inflamed area on my top lip?
The following is an actual conversation between an iCliniq user and a doctor that has been reviewed and published as a Premium Q&A.
The following is an actual conversation between an iCliniq user and a doctor that has been reviewed and published as a Premium Q&A.
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I have a red and slightly inflamed area on my top lip. It has been there for three to four days and it does not seem to go away. I do not think it is a cold sore as I have never got one and has not gotten any bigger. Please, can I have some advice on what to put? I have attached a few pictures.
Thank you.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I have gone through the photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity).
I request you to kindly upload a few more good quality slightly close-up images so that I am able to have a better look. A cold sore usually presents with a grape-like cluster of fluid-filled vesicles. Do you have any associated symptoms like itching, tingling, or pain?
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
Zero symptoms just feel a bit dry and feel like I need to apply lip ice all the time. A few more pics attached as you can see it is just a bit red.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Perhaps it is just ingrown hair due to close shaving. I suggest you apply a triple antibiotic ointment like Neosporin (Bacitracin Topical, Neomycin, Polymyxin B) ointment twice daily.
I hope this helps.
Thank you.
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