Redness on upper lip?

[dan0135]

Hi I have had a redness on my upper lip but it does not itch or hurt in any way. I have made out with two girls but have had this redness for about two months now. I was just wondering what this could possibly be?

[Breeze786]

I've had the same symptoms like the others. My doctor friend suggested Vitamin B supplements. I don't know if it helped the last time I had it in Fall but it took a long time for the symptoms to go away. It has started again: Redness, swelling, burning, and dryness of lips. Spicy food increases the burning. I feel a burning sensation in abdomen too. I feel a little better if I drink cold milk. I'm still trying different things to find a solution. If it's a yeast infection, what should I do?
Naina

[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. b

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.