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bumps on lips

i have  these tiny pinpoint bumps on my lips that at one point just felt like chapped lips. afeter a day of them feeling funny they turned into bumps. it only itches where the lip meets my skin and i just had a second outbreak could this be signs of lip exczima? if so what is the easiest meathod of treatment?
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Hi,

This could be acne/ pimples or an allergic reaction to some unknown substance. Do not pick at the lesions as this would cause secondary bacterial infection.

This could also be cold sores, apthous ulcers, mucoceles, fungal infection or cheilitis.

Have you noticed any other associated symptoms?

You could take some oral antihistamine or anti-allergic medications like loratadine or cetrizine. Take syrup benadryl and see if it helps with your symptoms.

Are you allergic to any specific substances? Apply a medicated lip balm with sun screen.

Drink plenty of water, eat a healthy balanced diet and replace any deficient vitamins, and consult your skin specialist if the lesions persist.

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

Keep us posted.

Regards.
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I know what you mean. I have problems with my lips and I went to the dermatologist. She said they were just Glands that got irritated. They are on the corners of my lips and they bug the **** out of me. My lips too feel chapped all the time and its really annoying. I think its fordyce glands, then I think its dermatitis, I don't know. I was told it happens with age and its totally normal. Dosen't feel normal though huh???  What I was told to do is to take allergy meds like cleritan when those little suckers bug and to use good ol' vaseline, medicated stuff or stuff with a lot of ingredience could just irritate it more.   I hope I could help. I am going back to the derm to try and figure out more info on my stupid lips...
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I know what you mean. I have problems with my lips and I went to the dermatologist. She said they were just Glands that got irritated. They are on the corners of my lips and they bug the **** out of me. My lips too feel chapped all the time and its really annoying. I think its fordyce glands, then I think its dermatitis, I don't know. I was told it happens with age and its totally normal. Dosen't feel normal though huh???  What I was told to do is to take allergy meds like cleritan when those little suckers bug and to use good ol' vaseline, medicated stuff or stuff with a lot of ingredience could just irritate it more.   I hope I could help. I am going back to the derm to try and figure out more info on my stupid lips...
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174515 tn?1191707269
have you been tested for hsv? this sounds like it could possibly be that. hsv is the same virus that causes cold sores.
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