Question 1

i waxed my upper lip and at first it was just red like normal.but now it's dark, very dry, and peeling.how long will it take to heal?what should i do

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on how deep the injury is and how dark your skin color is. Skin discoloration/darkening after an injury or inflammatory event can take as short as a week to as long as over a year to resolve. The worse the injury &amp; the darker the skin, the higher the potential for prolonged discoloration. Keeping it protected from the sun and applying an ointment-based moisturizer (e.g. Vaseline) helps.

Question 2

i'm african american.
i burned my lip with apple cider vinegar (1st degree) my mucous membrane on my upper lip is now black. how long will it take to heal and regain my natural color?

Accepted Answer

: See a dermatologist as the black area or hyperpigmentation in your lip may not recede the longer you go without help from a specialist. Hopefully there is a possibility that depigmentation treatment may be available, but only from a specialist. Do not apply any substances on your lip without proper supervision.

Question 3

i got hit last week and got a cut to my upper lip and moustache area without getting stitches. how can it heal without scar?

Accepted Answer

Is the cut lined up?: As long as there's not infection and the edges of the wound line up then there's a good chance that it will heal with less scarring.  If any doubt best to get a doctor or nurse to check it.

Question 4

i recently got a hockey injury when i took a puck to the face, i was told i have nerve damage  how long does nerve damage take to heal upper lip & eye?

Accepted Answer

Face puck: Depending on the type and severity of the "damage" (vague), days, weeks, occasionally months, rarely years. Without more information, a closer estimate is not possible.

Question 5

cut on upper lip while fell on face. what should i do? go to the er?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the depth: First wash it with clean water. If the cut is superficial put some sugar on the cut to stop the bleeding and put an ice pack on it to prevent swelling. If the cut is deep, go to the ER.

Question 6

what causes fordyce spots on upper lip? how long does it take for them to go down?

Accepted Answer

: Fordyces spots or granules are a normal variation in the mucusa of the mouthand are not usually large enough to be noticeable particularly on the inner surface of the upper lip.  I strongly recomment that you visit your dentist and see what he/she has to say about the area of concern.

Question 7

my doctor gave me fucidin cream to put on my upper lip dark patches how long does it take to clear up?

Accepted Answer

Fucidin is topical: Antibiotic for treating susceptible skin infections. Ask prescribing doc what condition s/he is treating. Lightening dark spots is not a listed use for this medication. If dark spots r caused by a skin infxn, the product may help, but ask doc.

Question 8

last night i was involved in a bar fight which led to my upper lip tip has been cut off, will grow back or do i need medical assistance?

Accepted Answer

Natural healing: The good news is that area has fantastic blood supply and so healing will occur rapidly. Inflammation (red, hot, tender swelling) is the body increasing the blood flow to the injury to bring healing factors to the area and also the veins expand to carry bad stuff away. Dressings and ointments are of no value there.  Avoid further trauma to the area and let nature take it's course.

Question 9

i have a small cut from shaving on my upper lip. how do i keep it from getting infected?

Accepted Answer

Very easy: Wash with water, keep it clean, and apply 
triple antibiotic  ointment twice daily.

Question 10

why do i have a big cut on my upper lip and how do i get rid of it?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain : If you did not have that cut before and have no injury, most likely due to cold weather or dry skin conditions. Use a moisturizers or chap stick on it for a while if did not go away check it out.

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How long does it take to heal a cut on upper lip

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I waxed my upper lip and at first it was just red like normal.but now it's dark, very dry, and peeling.how long will it take to heal?what should i do

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I'm african american. i burned my lip with apple cider vinegar (1st degree) my mucous membrane on my upper lip is now black. how long will it take to heal and regain my natural color?

A member asked:

I got hit last week and got a cut to my upper lip and moustache area without getting stitches. how can it heal without scar?

A member asked:

I recently got a hockey injury when i took a puck to the face, i was told i have nerve damage how long does nerve damage take to heal upper lip & eye?

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Cut on upper lip while fell on face. what should i do? go to the er?

A member asked:

What causes fordyce spots on upper lip? how long does it take for them to go down?

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My doctor gave me fucidin cream to put on my upper lip dark patches how long does it take to clear up?

A member asked:

Last night i was involved in a bar fight which led to my upper lip tip has been cut off, will grow back or do i need medical assistance?

A member asked:

I have a small cut from shaving on my upper lip. how do i keep it from getting infected?

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Why do i have a big cut on my upper lip and how do i get rid of it?

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