Swollen Lip, Scab On Chin, Blocked Throat. What Could This Be?

Posted on Sat, 13 Apr 2013

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Question : I have what I thought was scabies I did the nix treatment but my whole bottom lip is like one big blister I feel like I have something in my throat , and a huge scab on my chin what could this be

Answered by Dr. A.K. Srivastava (26 minutes later)

Hello

Thanks for writing to H.C.M. for your query.

I have gone through your query regarding huge swelling in lower lip and a big scab over chin.

Considering your symptoms it appears that you are suffering from one of the following condition-

(a) Furuncle over chin if squised or press, may sometimes gives massive swelling over chin and lower lip due to thrombosis of draining vein.

(b) May be insect bite over chin which may have given rise to scab over chin and oedema over lower lip.

(c) Allergic reaction.

To confirm it a thorough examination and relevent investigations are necessary to finalise the diagnosis that may be accordingly plan for treatment.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. A.K. Srivastava (12 minutes later)

My lip has what appears to be blisters on it with clear yellow stuff coming out, could this be a scabies bite ? And is now infected I have fucidin h cream for my chin which seems to be working can I use the cream on my lip?

Answered by Dr. A.K. Srivastava (6 hours later)

Hello

Welcome in H.C.M. for reconsultation.

Your suspition may be correct, it is possible that scabies may bite at chin.You have blister like swelling over lower lip which is oozing out yellow fluid, so you may apply neosporin-H ointment over it.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. A.K. Srivastava (12 hours later)

I am now takin cephalex for skin infection on my lips

Answered by Dr. A.K. Srivastava (8 minutes later)

Hello

Thanks for rewriting to us.

You are taking this antibiotic ( Cephalex), you may take this as it is recomonded for skin and soft tissue infection.But actually antibiotic should be taken after examination by your doctor.Anyway if you feel any side effect than consultation with your doctor will be necessary.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar