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Is Protopic The Only Solution For Redness And Itchy Blisters On Upper Lip Area?
I am female and have been dealing with this for 2 yrs. Dermatologist just throws protopic and elidel at it and it makes it worse. It started on my lips, then to eye area, now upper lip area, an no i don t wax or shave any mustache. I only use aquaphor, organic shea butter, or bag balm on my face. It gets red, itchy, burning, tiny blisters at times. Some days are better than others but its always some shade of red. Besides being eczema what can be causing this besides allergy. Is it food, in the air? Ive never had skin issues my whole life till now, I m 53.
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Sun, 28 Sep 2014
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The possible diagnosis of the condition based on the description of the lesions is herpes labialis which is a viral infection caused by herpes simplex virus.It presents with recurrent blisters at angle of mouth during periods of stress and physical illness. Treatment options include antiviral drugs like Acyclovir. However you must consult your dermatologist regarding the same to confirm your diagnosis. Regards
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