Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum.  ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
 | 

Infection on lips

by knockout2003, May 06, 2009 10:52AM
Due to my habit, I used to chew my lower lips by my teeth. Now few months back I noticed that a small portion of the lips which I used to bite has got a white patch like skin. Now I've stopped chewing my lips but this patch is not going. When my lips are dried then it seems that it is getting cured but once I drink water or take shower, it gets to its usual appearance. I've tried many skin creams like Betnovate GM (Betamethasone Valerate, Gentamicin, Miconazolenitrate) and Lobate G (Clobetasol Propionate and Gentamicin) but that was of no use.
Please advise me what should I do to cure this problem as soon as possible.
Thanks.
Member Comments (1)

by Bhupinder Kaur, MD, May 07, 2009 06:37AM
To: knockout2003
Hello,
This white patch on the lip can be due to fungal infection of the lip o due to thickening of lip after trauma.I would suggest a dermatologist’s evaluation for this as without examination consultation of a diagnosis is tough.In the meanwhile, stop further trauma to the lips and keep your lips well moisturized.

I hope that helps. Please do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional doubts.Warm regards.
Post Comment
To
Comment
Post Comment
Recent Activity
BabyBoo1821 joined this community
Welcome them!
5 mins ago
Cherie762 commented on Will it never end?
3 hrs ago
Cherie762 Baby spent night he eats every 2 hrs bringing back memor...
live87 added the Food Diary
5 hrs ago
rebel5 commented on My Army Son Robbie is...
6 hrs ago
Cherie762 commented on My Grandson ..God is ...
7 hrs ago
pharma9 commented on My Grandson ..God is ...
10 hrs ago
star641 commented on photo
11 hrs ago
RSS Expert Activity
Snoring As Your Internal Smoke Alar...
2 hrs ago by Steven Y Park, MD
Raw Pet Food Diets: Common Sense
22 hrs ago by Arnold L Goldman, D.V.M.
Long-term Nasal Saline Irrigation: ...
Nov 20 by Steven Y Park, MD
Community Members