Question 1

my face and lips are bright red and burn. am i windburnt?

Accepted Answer

Probably: It sounds as if you are "windburnt."  keep the areas clean.

Question 2

why do my lips turn bright red after eating anything?

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Try these links...: Check Dr. Dohan's HealthTap feed in answer. Also, here a few other links that may help: www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=580340 and http://index.healthboards.com/allergy/lips-get-red-after-eating/1/

Question 3

will people with allergies lips turn bright red and be hypersensitive due to cat allergies?

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It: Could, as well as edema in nostrils and oral cavity.

Question 4

i have a red slim skin piece in the bottom opening of my vagina. i can see it if i spread my lips open. it's a bright red, different than skin color.

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Likely normal: A few small pink nubbins of tissue are common at the opening of the vagina. These may be remnants of the hymen, or part of the corrugation that is the normal structure of the vaginal wall. If it has not changed, is not sore, is not ulcerated, is not bleeding, you may leave it alone.

Question 5

my daughter ( who is 6 years old) has a small bright red bump on her upper lip line and it has been there for a few weeks.   what could it be?

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See YourDoctor: 6 yr old, "small red bump lip x few wks". There are numerous skin lesions that could cause the finding described and diagnosis without visual inspection is difficult. Because this lesion has been present for weeks, you should see your child's doctor soon for correct diagnosis and treatment.

Question 6

my vagina has bright red lips. its not itchy but shows signs of a yeast infection. could this just be a yeast infection.

Accepted Answer

Probably: Please see your gynecologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment options. You may also need an evaluation with a dermatologist.

Question 7

i was examining my mouth & i saw an area inside my lip that is darker. it's not bright red, but dark pink and it's like a patch, just inside my lip on the soft skin. does that sound like a cancerous red mouth patch?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely to be Cance: Most cancers would appear as a growth/swelling which keep increasing in size, if not removed within 1-2 months. Most flat lesions like you have described are either benign(may be birthmark) or precancerous(?erythroplakia?) and require regular check ups to determine if they are static or increasing in size which may indicate the need for a biopsy to make the correct diagnosis.

Question 8

my lips are swollen, sore and bright red with a red border round them. also tiny white pimples. i don't think it's herpes. it isn't itchy.

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There are several: possible causes for this. I would recommend that you see your doctor or if you are on HealthTap Prime, you could consult with one of us on that platform so that we could see this on video or a photo. It could be a contact reaction to something, an allergy, impetigo or possibly herpes (but you're right, it doesn't seem like herpes). Hope you can get it checked and treated soon.

Question 9

shrimp allergy? ate some & within minutes my lips were bright red my face red and a rash on cheeks also lips numb. will it get worse, i rarely eat it?

Accepted Answer

Shrimp allergy: It could get worse. Take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) now in the hopes that you can stop the reaction. In the future stay away from crusteaceans such as crab, lobster, prawns etc. There is cross reactivity among these crusteaceans.

Question 10

i had a cold last week. now above my lip and right under my nose is bright red, dry, and burning. i put vaseline to soothe it but now slightly swollen?

Accepted Answer

Lip lesion remedy: Following an illness, some people may get ulcers or sores in or around their mouth. Your symptoms sound like you may have a herpetic lesion. The virus lasts about 11 days and can be treated topically with OTC creams. A pharmacist can help you with that selection. Also, you can see your dentist or MD and get a Rx for acyclovir tablets which will speed up the healing process.

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My face and lips are bright red and burn. am i windburnt?

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Why do my lips turn bright red after eating anything?

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Will people with allergies lips turn bright red and be hypersensitive due to cat allergies?

A member asked:

I have a red slim skin piece in the bottom opening of my vagina. i can see it if i spread my lips open. it's a bright red, different than skin color.

A member asked:

My daughter ( who is 6 years old) has a small bright red bump on her upper lip line and it has been there for a few weeks. what could it be?

A member asked:

My vagina has bright red lips. its not itchy but shows signs of a yeast infection. could this just be a yeast infection.

A member asked:

I was examining my mouth & i saw an area inside my lip that is darker. it's not bright red, but dark pink and it's like a patch, just inside my lip on the soft skin. does that sound like a cancerous red mouth patch?

A member asked:

My lips are swollen, sore and bright red with a red border round them. also tiny white pimples. i don't think it's herpes. it isn't itchy.

A member asked:

Shrimp allergy? ate some & within minutes my lips were bright red my face red and a rash on cheeks also lips numb. will it get worse, i rarely eat it?

A member asked:

I had a cold last week. now above my lip and right under my nose is bright red, dry, and burning. i put vaseline to soothe it but now slightly swollen?

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