Question 1

how do you treat an infected lip peircing?

Accepted Answer

Remove the object: The very first thing you must do is get rid of the ring or whatever object you have in your lip. Once removed use hot moist soaks on the area and get to a doctor for an antibiotic. You will not get better if you keep the object in.

Question 2

i have bacterial infected lips and my lips are pretty swollen, what do i need to buy to make this better?

Accepted Answer

: You need to buy a visit to a general doctor

Question 3

how can i treat infected lips?

Accepted Answer

Infected/inflammed: Red, hot, swollen and drainage (inflammation) are normal signs of healing and in fact, not bad but are integral to healing.  If infected, the wound should not improve, the patient have fevers, chills, and other systemic signs of infection.  Culture of the wound should never be with a swab on the surface but a simple tissue biopsy.  Routine use of antibiotics is to be condemned due to the risks.

Question 4

infected lip stitch, any help?

Accepted Answer

Remove?: If infected, it probably needs removing, but you should speak to your provider.

Question 5

i have an infected lip piercing please help!?

Accepted Answer

See doctor: See your doctor to get medication for the infection. You may need to remove the piercing.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of an infected lip piercing?

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Piercing: Infections are characterized by redness, swelling and pus.

Question 7

can i tell me how i can cure a infected lip piercing?

Accepted Answer

Have it evaluated.: Cultures may be needed for proper antibiotic selection. Have it looked at by your physician.

Question 8

can erythromycin help infected lip?

Accepted Answer

: Maybe/not. The effectiveness of any antibiotic depends on the germ causing the infection and its specific response to that antibiotic.  It might work, it might not. If you delay seeking care while it gets worse it is not a good choice.

Question 9

can an infected lip piercing cause ulcers ?

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Where?: Ulceration around an infection can occur. A superficial infection is not likely to be the cause of a stomach or duodenal ulcer directly.

Question 10

what are the risks of an infected severe laceration on an infected lip after surgery that is two weeks old?

Accepted Answer

Lip infections: Interestingly, infections in injuries to the face are uncommon.  This is because the face (including the lips) is highly vascular.  So, although infections are uncommon, it should be said that your severe lip laceration may be infected despite the facts listed above.  Get checked by a physician and examined--it's the only way to know if your lip is infected or not!

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I have bacterial infected lips and my lips are pretty swollen, what do i need to buy to make this better?

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How can i treat infected lips?

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Infected lip stitch, any help?

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I have an infected lip piercing please help!?

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What are the symptoms of an infected lip piercing?

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Can i tell me how i can cure a infected lip piercing?

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Can erythromycin help infected lip?

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What are the risks of an infected severe laceration on an infected lip after surgery that is two weeks old?

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