Do Swollen lips getworse befor they get better?

[acehotel]

I have chapped and swollen lips for 7 years from mouth breathing during the night because i have allergies. I started using cordi balm (hydrocordisone lip balm) recently. It seems that my lips are getting worse, but everything makes it worse even plain coconut oil. I went to my dermatologist 7 years ago and did a biopsy and found nothing. Is it normal for my lip swelling to get worse befor they get better?

[emily1808]

i would say , if they have been swollen for ages , then its not great
i would get a medicated lip cream

if they have only been like this for a while then give it a while , think back to the point when they started to swell, what did you use that could have caused this??
once you have found that , stop using it , and stop using other things on your lips for a while

hope it helps

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

This could be a part of Cheilitis, which is a medical condition involving inflammation of the lip. Or a bad case of Chapped lips , a condition whereby the lips become dry and possibly cracked. It may be caused by the evaporation of moisture.

Lip balm can often provide temporary relief, though it should not be used extensively.  One should avoid licking their lips as saliva contains the enzyme amylase, which can damage the already compromised lip tissue.
Honey can be used on the lips as a natural remedy.


Cheilitis is associated with many conditions from Vitamin B12 deficiency, iron deficiency anemia, be a symptom of allergies.can also be caused by taking the (retinoid) drug Isotretinoin (brand name Roaccutane).

Applying protective paraffin-based ointment (such as Vaseline) or lip balms to the lips is normally very effective. Also take Vitamin B supplements.

If nothing works you can have a biopsy done to find out the cause.
ref:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chapped_lips

Some causes of the symptoms you mention, could be lip biting, lip licking, Vit.B2 deficiency, smoking, overexposure to sun and ill fitting dentures. In extreme cases, this could be due to bacterial or fungal skin infection.

You need to drink plenty of water daily – around 1.5 – 3 litres per day and eat a balanced diet. Do not keep your lips dry; apply lip balm which contains sunscreen – preferably a medicated one.

If the symptoms still persist, consult your skin specialist or dermatologist.

Let us know about how you are doing and if you have any other doubts.

Regards.

[godfrey101]

I have have very swollen burning lips for the past month.  My dermatologist gave me  a Medrol Pack two weeks ago...........It did nothing.  I had been hoping it would go away on its own.  Today I returned to my dermatologist on an emergency basis.  I was given a steroid shot.  The swelling has gone down slightly, as has the pain.  BUT, only slightly.  Can depression/anxiety cause this lip problem?