Question 1

i have some irritated area on my upper lip. it look like water boils. i have a bad cough and a cold. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Cold sores: The most likely diagnosis is herpes simplex infection known as cold sores. They tend to break out when you are under stress such as your upper respiratory infection!

Question 2

how to ligjten skin on your upper lip?

Accepted Answer

Tretinoin cream: Retin a (tretinoin) is now available as the generic.

Question 3

how do i shave my upper lip?

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Downward: Prepare the skin first by taking a hot shower. The hair has to be softened and moist. Then, seal in the moisture with a pre-shave oil. Use a shaving cream on top. Using a razor, only shave with the grain (downward) or across the grain. To avoid ingrown hairs or red spots, do not shave upward against the grain.

Question 4

upper lip tingles when i pucker?

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Try moisturizer: It may be due to dry skin, try using lip balm or a moisturizer. If that does not help, take over the counter multivitamins for about a month and if that does not help, then it may be worth seeing your doctor, .

Question 5

cluster of bumps inside your upper lip?

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Viral Symptoms: Hi!. Sorry you are not feeling 100%. Clusters of bumps in the mouth generally are due to a viral infection, especially if painful.  Mucosal changes can be from infection, injury, allergies, irritants, and sometimes serious issues as well. Have these bumps examined and perhaps cultured for viral and/ or bacterial infections. Good luck! dr.H.

Question 6

can the upper lip get thinner over time?

Accepted Answer

Thin skin: yes all skin does get thinner and less elastic with time and age. There are many cosmetic injections to improve the fullness of lips

Question 7

how much is laser removal on the upper lip?

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Worth it: Depending on your dr/aesthetician, the cost could be $75-100 per treatment for this small area. Laser hair reduction is just that: reduction. It may take 5-8 treaments to see visible results. Remember that it only works for brown or black hairs - not light peach-fuzz hair. After the initial monthly treatments, you may still need touch-up treatments every 4-6 months - maintenance just like everythi.

Question 8

what are some ways to remove upper lip hair?

Accepted Answer

Many ways: Depending on your hair color and skin type, laser is becoming a popular treatment for hair removal.  However waxing, depilatory creams, and electrolysis are still good treatments.  Hair bleaching (i.e. Jolene) is a way to camouflage  skin hair without removing it.

Question 9

my upper lip has been feeling num for two weeks now ?

Accepted Answer

?Anxiety?: Persistent numbness of a lip in an otherwise healthy younger person with no other neurological symptoms is unlikely to turn out to be anything serious.

When a person is somewhat stressed or anxious they will tend to worry if they feel something unusual. The more they worry about it the more persistent it becomes. A trip to the doctor will provide reassurance that nothing serious is 
is happening.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: thin upper lip?

Accepted Answer

Thin: An upper lip that is thinner than normal.

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