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Child Has Swelling And White Spots On Lips. Should I Consult A Doctor?
Question: For the past 2 days my son has had whitish swollen spots inside & just below his lower lip. Spans entire length of lip. The spots are oblong about 1/4 inch diameter. Should I call his doc or can it wait till Monday? I've been trying canker sore ointment on it hoping it will help keep it from bothering him.
Background: My son is 33. Due to brain hemorrhage a 1 mo. he is severely brain damaged, has mild CP, seizures, PTSD, panic disorder, complex hydrocephalus, optic atrophy. In 2008 he was diagnosed with stage 3 testicular cancer, did chemo, now resolved. He takes Depakote, Trileptal, Locosamide, Paroxetine, Clonazepam, Protonix & Polyethylene Glycol every day.
Background: My son is 33. Due to brain hemorrhage a 1 mo. he is severely brain damaged, has mild CP, seizures, PTSD, panic disorder, complex hydrocephalus, optic atrophy. In 2008 he was diagnosed with stage 3 testicular cancer, did chemo, now resolved. He takes Depakote, Trileptal, Locosamide, Paroxetine, Clonazepam, Protonix & Polyethylene Glycol every day.
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The spots on the lips that you have described can be due to a superficial fungal infection.
Along with the fungal infection there can sometimes be some inflammation which causes itching and peeling of the skin.
The generally best way to treat this is with a topical cream which has both a mild steroid element and an antifungal cream. The active ingredients of this cream includes hydrocortisone and the antifungal clotrimazole. The brand name of the cream is Lotrisone.
In case the lesions spread or the skin peels off then you must call his doctor for a direct examination and specific treatment.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Thanks for posting your query.
The spots on the lips that you have described can be due to a superficial fungal infection.
Along with the fungal infection there can sometimes be some inflammation which causes itching and peeling of the skin.
The generally best way to treat this is with a topical cream which has both a mild steroid element and an antifungal cream. The active ingredients of this cream includes hydrocortisone and the antifungal clotrimazole. The brand name of the cream is Lotrisone.
In case the lesions spread or the skin peels off then you must call his doctor for a direct examination and specific treatment.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Is Lotrisone over the counter that I can find at the local drug store?
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Lotrisone is available over the counter. Otherwise you can ask for a combination of clotrimazole and steroid ( 1% hydrocortisone) from your pharmacist.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards
Thanks for writing again.
Lotrisone is available over the counter. Otherwise you can ask for a combination of clotrimazole and steroid ( 1% hydrocortisone) from your pharmacist.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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