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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Dry skin and Tiny bumps on lip
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Dry skin and Tiny bumps on lip
by chris8, Nov 10, 2004 12:00AM
Hi Dr. Rockoff,
Seems like I have just developed this problem over the past year or so. My lips seem to get really chapped, they burn and get red. I have also noticed some small bumps all over my lip, they are kinda white in color but also the same color as my lips. I can feel them if I rub my lips together and can also see them if I look real close at my lips. They burn maybe a little but I think maybe thats because my lips are so dry. What could this be? I went to see my doctor last year and she diagnosed me with chapped lips and told me to use Vaseline. Can you tell me what this might be and what I can so to treat this? Thanks for your help.
Seems like I have just developed this problem over the past year or so. My lips seem to get really chapped, they burn and get red. I have also noticed some small bumps all over my lip, they are kinda white in color but also the same color as my lips. I can feel them if I rub my lips together and can also see them if I look real close at my lips. They burn maybe a little but I think maybe thats because my lips are so dry. What could this be? I went to see my doctor last year and she diagnosed me with chapped lips and told me to use Vaseline. Can you tell me what this might be and what I can so to treat this? Thanks for your help.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Nov 10, 2004 12:00AM
, Nov 10, 2004 12:00AM
These are most likely sebaceous (oil) glands, that you can see when the lips are reddened. They mean nothing. Have a doctor look and confirm this, so you can stop thinking about it.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by chris8, Nov 11, 2004 12:00AM
It only seems to happen in the winter time, is that normal?
