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Why is there swelling in lips after taking OTC medications?
Query: Hi doctor, My lips have got swollen. It happened around last year too. My lips got huge from night, even after taking OTC allergy medications. I woke up in the morning. I felt nauseous, but my lips got a little smaller. I continued to use OTC medications. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to the history, (attachment removed to protect patient identity) you have an allergy disorder, and so the lips can be swollen. Now, your allergy is being subsided as there is an improvement seen with an antiallergic medication. So you can continue with antialler... Read Full »
Does using Tacrolimus ointment cause cancer?
Query: Hi doctor, Is Tacrolimus ointment 0.03 % safe, or might it cause cancer? I have lip swelling, and my doctor suggested using it twice daily. However, I am worried as I read that it has a higher risk of causing cancer. Please help. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Tacrolimus ointment is safe for you to use. I will state the reasons for the same: 1. It is an ointment and not a tablet. Oral absorption leading to systemic toxicity is far less in topical ointment than in oral t... Read Full »
What is the cause for getting swollen and tender lower lips every two months?
Query: Hi doctor, I would like to give an insight into my problem, with started ending of last year. I noticed that I have some dry skin on my lower lip and a very small scab just underneath it. I ignored the same and thought it is due to winter. Five months back, I had a tender lower lip, which eventually... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your clinical image (attachment removed to protect patient identity) is more for folliculitis over the chin area with cheilitis over the lips. From your image, the lesions do not appear herpetic at present. The investigations also support the same. Also, the repeated use... Read Full »
What should I do for my itchy and swollen lips?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 24 years old. I am experiencing itchiness on my lips, and my left lip is quite swollen at this moment. This morning, when I woke up from bed, I also experience swelling inside my mouth. I suppose this is an allergy, but I am not sure what I am allergic to. To my knowledge, I am no... Read Full »
Dr. Dheeraj Kumar Jonnalagadda
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your case. I need further history. Have you consumed peanuts recently? And any specific dairy product or meat? Apart from these, do you have any pets and had any incident of scratch? Kindly post the pictures of the swollen lips. Read Full »