Question 1

history of vitiligo since 10 yrs n got subsided. again aggravated on lips from 2 yrs.no medication is working. any permanent treatment? please suggest

Accepted Answer

There may be hope!: In vitiligo, immune system disables the pigment producing cells of skin. Local injection with corticosteroids could help in some cases of vitiligo.  Michiyukoga (2006) found that in patients with vitiligo affected by an autoimmune process, local corticosteroid injections were effective. Topical  immune modulating drugs & ultraviolet light, calcineurin inhibitors (tacrolimus), have helped many.

Question 2

lupus sore on lips. what medication can i put on it?

Accepted Answer

Ask Dr or dentist: I'll provide 2 links w/ good info - but do have a pro look to be sure it's not something else. Both websites have suggestions for overall care too. I hope they help. 
https://healthunlocked.com/lupusuk/posts/148688/topic-of-the-month-february-coping-with-mouth-ulcers
     and
http://www.Lupus.Org/resources/15-questions-oral-issues-with-lupus
best wishes!

Question 3

what medications can cause chapped lips?   how can i treat chapped lips while still on medication?

Accepted Answer

Thing that dry mouth: Any medicine that dries the mouth will cause chapped lips. Also dry weather and over licking your lips will remove all moisture. Any kind of lip balm or vaseline that coats the lips will treat no matter what medicine you were on. Also some acne medicines can increase the risk of chapped lips.

Question 4

can someone be allergic to juvederm injections? my lips have gotten thin, and i want to have them plumped up with juvederm. i'm worried that i will have a bad reaction to this drug because i have a lot of allergies to different medications. should i be co

Accepted Answer

It : It is possible to be allergic to almost anything...Especially depending on your definition of allergy.

Medically speaking, an allergy is a type of hypersensitivity disorder caused by the immune system. When a person's immune system over-reacts to a normally harmless substance in the environment, we call that an allergy. This over-reaction can bring on an inflammatory response which can range from uncomfortable to dangerous.

The main substance in juvederm is hyaluronic acid - a naturally occuring part of the extracellular matrix.  This is the scaffolding that surrounds all the cells in your body.  Thus, one would not expect an allergic reaction to this product.  With many topical medications (drops for example) the patient thinks that they are reacting to the medication when in reality they are reacting to the preservative in the drop or the carrier molecule.

Sometimes a patient will get a shot and have pain at the site or swelling or bruising and will tell me that they "must be allergic" to the medication.  Although this reaction is not wanted, it is not a true allergy and can happen even with injection of saline solution.

When in doubt...Skip it.

Hope that helps.

Question 5

today my lip is been twitching on and off all day long, not taking any medication, no conditions and no other symptoms, what is going on?

Accepted Answer

: If it persists through the holiday weekend you should see your doctor then a simple blood test needs to be done for ruling out the common causes.

Question 6

9yo son just started levothyroxine 2 days ago and has really bad chapped lips since. is it the medication?

Accepted Answer

Mgt: I think you should have this evaluated and it is important to call your physician regarding this symptom. It may be an adverse reaction to the medication.

Question 7

when my lips get dry the corner of my lips tear wats is the cause n what is it called. is there medication to prevent it?

Accepted Answer

Angular cheilitis: This condition is multifactorial and it can be caused by  infections, mechanical factors, nutritional deficiencies, or skin conditions.  I suspect yours may be mechanical in nature.  Use lip moisturizers and correct any underlying vitamin deficiencies.

Question 8

i recently quit after 5 years of smoking. are there any medications i can use to lighten up my darkened lips? (the upper lip is specially dark)

Accepted Answer

Vitamin E creams: Vitamin e creams and ointments are available that are supposed to lighten scars and other darkened areas.  There are lip bleaching agents available online (just google that) that claim to reduce darkening.

Question 9

i have slight tingling lips. i dont have allergies to anything and no medication. i have gastritis but thats it. what causes tingling lips? should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

: If persisted, low calcium in blood (hypocalcemia) needs to be ruled out by a simple blood test.

Question 10

the skin in my lips is peeling and flaky. it's been happening for months. chapped lip medication helps but after use it just comes back. it doesn't hurt but is irritating.?

Accepted Answer

Chelitis: Lip-licking cheilitis is best treated with avoidance of the licking behavior. Drug-induced cheilitis is treated with avoidance of the offending drug, but if this is not possible, frequent application of aquaphor ointment, which is over the counter, may help ease lip pain and irritation. Other possible causes of chapped lips include high fevers as well as environmental conditions, such as cold weat.

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A member asked:

History of vitiligo since 10 yrs n got subsided. again aggravated on lips from 2 yrs.no medication is working. any permanent treatment? please suggest

A member asked:

Lupus sore on lips. what medication can i put on it?

A member asked:

What medications can cause chapped lips? how can i treat chapped lips while still on medication?

A member asked:

Can someone be allergic to juvederm injections? my lips have gotten thin, and i want to have them plumped up with juvederm. i'm worried that i will have a bad reaction to this drug because i have a lot of allergies to different medications. should i be co

A member asked:

Today my lip is been twitching on and off all day long, not taking any medication, no conditions and no other symptoms, what is going on?

A member asked:

9yo son just started levothyroxine 2 days ago and has really bad chapped lips since. is it the medication?

A member asked:

When my lips get dry the corner of my lips tear wats is the cause n what is it called. is there medication to prevent it?

A member asked:

I recently quit after 5 years of smoking. are there any medications i can use to lighten up my darkened lips? (the upper lip is specially dark)

A member asked:

I have slight tingling lips. i dont have allergies to anything and no medication. i have gastritis but thats it. what causes tingling lips? should i be concerned?

A member asked:

The skin in my lips is peeling and flaky. it's been happening for months. chapped lip medication helps but after use it just comes back. it doesn't hurt but is irritating.?

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