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Do burning lip always mean herpes?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Herpes: Burning lips is not a sign or common symptom of herpes.

Answered 4/14/2014

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Burning Lips: There are about 13 conditions associated with itching or burning, swelling and swollen lips. Causes include: allergic reactions, angioedema, hay fever, poison ivy, cellulitis, insect bites or stings, drug allergies, heat, chemical burns, salivary duct obstruction, kawasaki disease, erythema multiforme and herpes.

Answered 4/14/2014

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