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Swollen upper lip

2017-07-31 08:58:59
Hello, Three days before, I mistakenly licked and bit my upper lip (because not having lip balm at that time). And the next day I woke up, there came the swollen lip. First two days there was no burning, but now upper lip is sometimes burning. What to do ?
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Hello! The condition you described is known as lip smacking dermatitis. It commonly happens when the lips are dry. You can use a mometasone cream. Apply it twice a day for three days and also intermittently use a lip balm.
Next Steps
Use lip balm for at least a week
Health Tips
Avoid lip balms which have lot of fragrance as it causes sensitisation and lead to burning. Ghee for that matter also works very well.

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