Fungus or thrash or a rash...help !!

So on Tuesday I was holding my pet cat. He reached up and put his dirty paw that he uses in his kittly litter right on my top lip. Later that day I got a tingly feeling in the same spot. Today I have a bunch of small tiny pin head bums all across my lip. I know that this is a reaction from my cat touching a sensitive area of my body.
I have had this problem before from using lip gloss and medicated lip balms... I was told by my dermatologist I was allergic to them and that was just a reaction.

However, this is different, When I touch my lips with my tounge, they feel almost raw. Is there any creme or ointment I can put on it. So far I've aplied peroxide and a fungal ointment. Nothing has changed. The bumps aren't visible nor do they hurt. I just feel it when I rub my lips together and taste them when I lick my lips. Also, is this contagious?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
The symptoms can be due to contact dermatitis or irritation of the hair follicles. Take some oral antihistaminic like Benadryl and apply some Vaseline on the lips. If the symptoms persist or there is any blistering or sores appear then please consult a dermatologist and get cold sores ruled out.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.