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What Causes Reddish Ring On Top Of The Lip?

I just woke up from a nap and noticed a purple/reddish ring on the top of my upper lip.it also doesn t sting,burn,or anything earlier my lips were dry and when I licked them they turned somewhat red and a few minutes later they returned to the natural color,but now there purple /reddish could this be a allergic reaction
posted on Tue, 17 Jun 2014
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Hi.
As per your case history you are having allergic dermatitis.
My treatment advice is -
1. Avoid using any new products like soap or perfume.
2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like fusiderm-b cream twice daily on it.
3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 5 days.

If problem persists then consult a dermatologist.

Thanks.
Dr. Harshit bhachech.
MBBS, DDVL.
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What Causes Reddish Ring On Top Of The Lip?

Hi. As per your case history you are having allergic dermatitis. My treatment advice is - 1. Avoid using any new products like soap or perfume. 2. Apply a mild antibiotic plus steroid cream like fusiderm-b cream twice daily on it. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 5 days. If problem persists then consult a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.