A 48-year-old member asked:
Would an allergic reaction on the lips blister?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael P Vaughnanswered
Allergy and Immunology 36 years experience
Blisters: Delayed-type chemical sensitivity caused by blood cells that have become allergic can cause skin blistering reactions. A good example is poison ivy sensitivity.
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Dr. Oscar Novickanswered
Pediatrics 60 years experience
Blisters : Blisters on the lips speak more for a herpes simplex infection rather than an allergy.
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Dr. Michael P Vaughn commented
Allergy and Immunology 36 years experience
Chemical allergy caused by sensitivity to components of lip balm, gloss, or lip stick could cause blistering, stopping all topicals that make contact with the skin would be prudent until the cause of the problem is identified.
Nov 27, 2013
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A 30-year-old member asked:
I'm having an allergic reaction on my lips, what can I do to treat this?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Michael P Vaughnanswered
Allergy and Immunology 36 years experience
Lip allergy: Stop putting any chemicals like lip balm lip stick of any other chemicals on your lips and allow for healing to occur.
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