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What Causes Red Bumps On Skin After Applying Blistex On Lips?

Hi I used blistex and put it on my lips . I must have gotten some on my hand because I went and checked things on my body after I showered and found on my forearms and sholders and back and rib cage and inner thigh pinkish red lumps. Can you tell me what this is ?
posted on Sat, 18 Jun 2016
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Hello,

I can understand your concern. It seems like you have developed an allergic reaction to Blistex.

You should start taking antihistamine such as Levocetrizine 5 mg (Levocet) or Loratidine 10 mg (Lorfast) once a day for 5 days. The pinkish red lumps should start disappearing after 1-2 days.

However, if the reaction increases or you do not find relief with the antihistamine, you should consult a dermatologist as you might need treatment with corticosteroids. You should avoid use and contact of Blistex in future.

I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HCM. I wish you recover soon.

Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
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What Causes Red Bumps On Skin After Applying Blistex On Lips?

Hello, I can understand your concern. It seems like you have developed an allergic reaction to Blistex. You should start taking antihistamine such as Levocetrizine 5 mg (Levocet) or Loratidine 10 mg (Lorfast) once a day for 5 days. The pinkish red lumps should start disappearing after 1-2 days. However, if the reaction increases or you do not find relief with the antihistamine, you should consult a dermatologist as you might need treatment with corticosteroids. You should avoid use and contact of Blistex in future. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HCM. I wish you recover soon. Best, Dr. Viraj Shah