- Published by: Laima Jansons
The oral mucosa performs a protective function and is a kind of mechanical barrier that prevents the penetration of microorganisms and bacteria into the body.
The plastic function ensures rapid tissue regeneration .
Due to the location of tactile and taste receptors in the mouth, the lining of the oral cavity is responsible for sensitivity.
Often, pimples, ulcers and blisters form on the inside of the lips, which have different origins and differ in pain. Such pathological formations cause discomfort and pain while eating . In order to prescribe effective treatment, it is necessary to identify the causes of the disease.
What diseases cause a rash on the lips?
Pimples, redness and other signs of irritation on the lips appear for various reasons. Most often, their appearance is associated with a weakened immune system, which cannot cope with bacteria and viruses.
Rashes appear due to vitamin deficiency, frequent hypothermia and overheating, improper installation of veneers and braces. The cause may be the spread of fungus.
A rash on the lips may indicate the development of:
- Herpes - the disease is provoked by a virus, usually type 1. With this pathology, the rashes become regular and look like groups of small bubbles filled with liquid. Their appearance is accompanied by itching and pain;
- Allergies to cosmetic products, toothpaste, substances contained in food. A feature of rashes of allergic origin is swelling, and at the same time redness appears on the skin;
- Oral dermatitis - the rash is quite profuse, accompanied by peeling and sometimes a decrease in skin sensitivity. The cause of the pathology is disturbances in the functioning of the nervous system, the use of low-quality cosmetics, skin hypersensitivity, prolonged exposure to a solarium or exposure to the sun;
- Fordyce's disease - the disease manifests itself in connection with the expansion of the sebaceous glands against the background of hormonal imbalance and manifests itself as white granules or nodules.
When the rash is accompanied by cracks, peeling, and yellow crusts are visible on the lips, this may indicate cheilitis. The disease progresses due to genetic predisposition, frequent stress, exposure to ultraviolet radiation, and hypovitaminosis. Neoplasms in the form of ulcers with bleeding may turn out to be malignant.
Causes of acne on the labia
There are several groups of diseases, the manifestation of which is acne on the labia (in adult women, in girls, in girls).
They can be triggered by infectious agents (bacteria, viruses, fungi), allergic reactions, autoimmune problems, tumor conditions.
Contribute to the appearance of a pimple on the labia:
- failure to comply with hygiene rules
- injury when shaving intimate areas, using irritants
- poor quality linen
- stress conditions, hypothermia, overheating
- decrease in the body’s defenses due to chronic pathology, pregnancy, due to taking certain medications, etc.
Is a rash on the lips contagious?
The cause of the rash on the lips determines whether the disease can be transmitted to others. Herpes is transmitted through contact with body fluids or damaged tissue of an infected person. With noticeable lesions, the virus is especially dangerous, but its transmission is also possible in the asymptomatic stage. You can become infected through a kiss or utensils used by the carrier of the virus.
Allergies and oral dermatitis cannot be transmitted from one person to another. The same applies to Fordyce's disease, cheilitis.
Common symptoms and manipulations in dermatology:
- Skin rashes
- Calling a dermatologist to your home
- Itching in the urethra
- Itchy skin
- Skin rash
- Prevention of casual sex
- Skin neoplasms
- Pyoderma
- Pityriasis rosea
- Streptoderma
- Scabies
- Peeling skin
- Fungal infections
- Skin infection
- Pus on the skin
- Blisters on the skin
- Papillomas on the foreskin
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Skin structure
Diagnostics
Taking a scraping
It is the responsibility of a dermatologist to determine what triggered the appearance of white pimples on the lips. During the examination, the specialist takes into account the parameters of the lesions, the intensity of the development of inflammation, the presence of swelling and other symptoms. Diagnosis is a rather complex process, because there are many reasons.
To clarify the picture, a blood test is performed and a scraping of the upper layer of the epidermis is taken. If there is a suspicion of an exacerbation of a chronic disease, the patient is referred for an ultrasound scan. Based on the test results, a treatment regimen is developed.
Which doctor treats a rash on the lips
A rash near the lips can be a dangerous symptom. If such manifestations occur, you should definitely visit a doctor, undergo prescribed tests and, if necessary, a course of treatment. First, you should visit a dermatologist, who will prescribe diagnostic procedures to identify the disease.
Even if the test for herpes is positive, many more parameters are taken into account when prescribing therapy: the number of antibodies, the stage of the disease, the individual characteristics of the body. This disease has 8 varieties, and appropriate treatment is selected for each.
If a reaction to certain substances and products develops, consultation with an allergist is required. There is often a need to visit an immunologist, since most diseases associated with a rash on the lips progress against a background of weakened immunity. But you should not visit the dentist if you have such symptoms. During dental treatment, the vesicles can become damaged and become infected, which causes inflammation and complications.
Prevention
To protect yourself from unpleasant seals and suppurations, you must follow simple recommendations:
- Stop wearing thongs.
- Take care of intimate hygiene - wash, use wet bactericidal wipes, especially after being in a public toilet.
- If you have hypersensitive skin and your bikini area gets irritated every time, there are gentle depilation methods and creams.
- Follow the timing of changing pads and tampons, use soap without perfumed fragrances.
- Wash yourself properly, wash the outer part of the genitals, there is no need to clean the vagina, this disrupts the natural microflora, which can cause infection in the genital tract.
- After purchasing new linen, be sure to pre-wash it and change it for new ones every day.
- Do not overheat in a bathhouse, sauna, or in the sun, and dress warmly in winter.
- Get enough sleep, eat the right foods, drink plenty of water, avoid stress.
- Avoid uncontrolled sexual intercourse.
- Take immunomodulators and multivitamins that will strengthen the body's defenses.
- Do not self-medicate, make an appointment with a doctor immediately, only a professional examination will help you understand the severity of the rash and choose the right treatment.
These simple tips can not only improve your well-being, but also save you a lot of money on visiting a gynecologist, venereologist, virologist and dermatologist.
Ointments that are used for rashes on the lips
A qualified doctor should select medications to treat rashes. Attempting to get rid of unpleasant symptoms on your own will, at best, relieve the symptoms without eliminating the cause of the problem. At worst, the situation will worsen.
A rash on the lips caused by the herpes virus is treated with antiviral drugs - for external use or for oral administration. The following ointments are used:
- Acyclovir (Virolex, Zovirax, Acyclostad, Herperax, Gerpevir, Provirsan) is an antiviral agent that penetrates the DNA chain of the virus and stops its replication. However, over time, the effectiveness of the drug decreases, so its use requires justification;
- Penciclovir (Vectavir, Fenistil Pencivir) - enters infected cells without affecting healthy ones. Prevents viral DNA synthesis;
- Docosanol (Gerpanit, Erabazan, Priora) - prevents the connection of the virus with the cell membrane, is prescribed in the initial stages of the pathology.
For Fordyce's disease, ointments with retinol are used. For cheilitis, you need to use corticosteroid ointments - Prednisolone, Flucinar. The treatment regimen for oral dermatitis usually includes the use of metronidazole cream or gels, clindacimine, erythromycin, azelaic acid products, and pimecrolimus cream.
Answers to frequently asked questions about skin rashes:
- Which doctor should you contact for a skin rash?
- Is the skin rash contagious?
- What diet is necessary for skin rashes?
- What diagnosis is needed for a skin rash?
- Why is a skin rash dangerous?
- Why is it necessary to get tested for a skin rash?
- What diseases does a skin rash indicate?
- What examination is necessary for a skin rash?
- Which skin rash is dangerous?
- How to distinguish an allergic rash from an infectious one
- How to get rid of skin rashes?
- How to get rid of itching skin rash?
- What organs are affected by a skin rash?
- How to prepare for an appointment with a dermatologist?
- How to get checked for skin diseases?
- What diseases does a dermatologist treat?
- What tests should be taken by a dermatologist?
- What diagnostics can a dermatologist perform in the clinic?
- Where to go with a skin disease?
Pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of a blister on the inside of the lip
How to treat internal formations in the oral cavity in order to achieve the fastest possible positive effect is determined by the doctor in each specific case individually. For the treatment of mucous membranes the following are used:
- Miramistin gel;
- Stomatidin solution;
- antiseptic drugs Actovegin and Cameton;
- Acyclovir, Zovirax and Bonafton creams.
To heal an internal blister in children, it is better to use sea buckthorn or rosehip oil.
You can treat acne inside the oral cavity with a furatsilin tablet dissolved in water, or a mixture of boric acid, chamomile decoction and clean water.
Types of rashes on the lips
Rash on the lips can be of various origins, and externally such skin lesions differ in character, color and other characteristics. The rash can be classified as:
- Blisters are small formations with hemorrhagic or serous contents, their size is 4-5 mm;
- Bubbles - formations with a diameter of 5 mm to several centimeters, usually indicate a long course of the disease;
- Pustules are red or pale pink, filled with pus. They can be located not only on the surface, but also deep under the skin;
- Spots – redness of small areas of the skin;
- Nodules and nodules that can leave scars;
- Erosion and ulcers are neoplasms that violate the integrity of the skin and have transparent or cloudy contents.
Allergic reactions lead to the appearance of small bright pimples, swelling, and edema.
Other lesions on the labia
Bulla
A bulla is a huge pimple on the labia, a blister with a diameter of more than 5 mm.
Such formations in most situations are a symptom of serious skin lesions - bullous dermatoses.
For example, bullous pemphigoid is an autoimmune skin disease.
With it, itchy spots and papules first appear, and in their place blisters later develop, gradually turning into erosions.
tubercles
Tuberous dermatoses are rare.
Tend to progress to ulcerative formations with subsequent scarring.
They can be detected in cutaneous tuberculosis, pyogenic granuloma and tertiary forms of syphilis.
Nodes
Nodes are deeply located formations of dense consistency.
They do not exceed five centimeters in diameter and are rarely localized in the genital area.
Diseases manifested by the formation of nodes include:
- lymphangioma is a benign tumor that arises from the lymphatic vessels
- hidradenoma – benign tumor of the sweat gland
- lipoma – benign tumor of adipose tissue
- tertiary syphilis, etc.
A separate problem is pathologies in the area of the Bartholin glands.
They are located symmetrically at the base of the labia majora.
When the lumen of the gland is blocked, secretions accumulate in it and a cyst forms.
If infectious agents penetrate into the lumen, the development of bartholinitis (inflammation of the gland) and abscess (painful node with a purulent cavity) is possible.
Rash on lips in pregnant women
During pregnancy, certain prerequisites arise for the activation of the herpes virus. The body perceives the fetus as something foreign, and to prevent its rejection, maternal immunity is automatically reduced. The main symptom of the disease is a rash on the lips.
The disease can be primary or recurrent, the effect of the virus on the unborn baby depends on this. If a woman has previously had herpetic manifestations, the probability of danger to the fetus is estimated at approximately 5%. This is explained by the presence of specific antibodies in the blood. If the body has not previously been infected, the risk of fetal pathologies increases markedly.
But a rash on the lips of a pregnant woman is often a sign of hormonal changes in the body, especially in the early stages. The main reason is an increase in progesterone production. Such conditions are not dangerous for either the mother or the child.
Allergies also do not pose any risks to the fetus: the placenta provides reliable protection against allergens and antigens, as well as antibodies that are produced to suppress them. All these substances do not get inside the fertilized egg.
Genital warts on the labia
Anogenital warts, also called condylomas acuminata, are caused by the human papillomavirus.
They are formations of a characteristic appearance: their lobed structure makes them look like a cauliflower stalk.
Such a pimple forms inside the labia, near the vestibule of the vagina, anus.
There are also varieties with a smooth surface and the color of raw meat (papular warts).
Separately, there is a giant Buschke-Levenshtein condyloma, which can form during pregnancy or in people with reduced immunity.
It is important to differentiate genital warts from broad ones, manifestations of secondary syphilis.
The latter are a dense purple, red dark pimple with a wide base on the labia.
Bowenoid papulosis is a relatively rare disease.
It also occurs when infected during sexual contact with the human papillomavirus (type 16, high cancer risk group).
The main complaint of patients is that a flesh-colored, brown or red pimple has appeared in the pubic area, inguinal folds, perianal area, and on the labia.
Gradually, such papules merge into plaques with a warty surface.
Approximately 3% of cases of the disease result in malignancy.
Prevention of lip rashes
In order to prevent rashes on the lips, it is necessary to maintain the immune system in a normal state: eat well, give up bad habits, engage in physical activity, harden, minimize the influence of stress and hypothermia. As recommended by your doctor, you should take multivitamin complexes or individual vitamins to prevent their deficiency in the body.
To prevent herpes you need:
- Wash your hands thoroughly after contact with affected skin areas;
- Do not use other people’s hygiene items and store your own items separately;
- Use individual dishes;
- Avoid kissing your partner while the virus is active.
The use of high-quality cosmetics and careful diet control will help prevent allergic manifestations. If the diagnosis reveals the body’s reaction to certain foods, it is necessary to stop consuming them. During periods of exposure to the sun or visiting a solarium, you should use special protective creams.
Treatment
In order to choose appropriate drugs, it is necessary to study the nature of inflammation.
- The doctor will select the treatment after passing the diagnosis.
A pimple that appears as a result of activation of herpes is distinguished by the following characteristics: large size, wateriness, and shape. Delay in treatment risks rapid spread of lesions to adjacent areas of the skin. Drugs used to suppress the pathogen contain propylene glycol. The active substance copes well with acne if you treat it every hour on the first day of its appearance. Apply cream or ointment using targeted movements, trying not to affect healthy areas of the skin. What you definitely shouldn’t do is puncture or squeeze out pimples; as a result of opening, an open wound is formed, where infection can easily penetrate. Popular remedies for herpes: Acyclovir, Herpevir, Zovirax, etc.
- Acne that shows signs of inflammation is treated with local remedies. This is an infusion of calendula and sage, celandine extract, fir essential oil, alcohol tincture of propolis, etc. When processing, it is important not to touch the skin around the lesion so as not to cause a burn. It is better to use a cotton swab as a tool. The drug Graphite is popular due to its high effectiveness in the fight against acne and wen. It is also used for prevention.
- For dental problems, acne is combated using decoctions of chamomile and calendula, and furatsilin solution. They rinse the mouth every 2-3 hours. The antiseptic effect of the products helps to cope with multiplying microorganisms.
- Acne of an allergic nature and resulting from a weakened immune system is treated with oral medications and vitamin complexes (general therapy). Depending on the type of pathogen, medications are prescribed: Cetrin, Claritin, Zyrtec, Dimentiden, etc. It is also worth reviewing the composition of cosmetic products. If they contain a component that causes an allergic reaction in the body, further use should be discarded.
- General therapy is also prescribed in case of hormonal imbalance . The appointment is made exclusively by a specialist based on test results.
- Pinpoint pimples above the upper lip often indicate a pathology in which part of the nervous system is affected. Therapy in this case involves an integrated approach, including drug treatment and cosmetic procedures.
Drug treatment is often combined with traditional methods. The composition of simple recipes contains natural ingredients, mainly of plant origin.
One of the popular folk treatment methods is treating the affected area with aloe juice.
Many of them were passed down from generation to generation, due to the efficiency and effectiveness of the method. Among the most popular methods:
- acne treatment with aloe juice (3-5 times a day);
- applying a mask of oatmeal (2 parts) and soda (1 part), the mixture is diluted with boiled warm water to the consistency of sour cream, the exposure time on the skin is 15-20 minutes;
- applying toothpaste to acne (at night);
- cauterization of acne with tea tree essential oil (do not touch healthy areas of the skin);
- Apply a compress of crushed garlic to the pimples for 10 minutes using a cotton pad.
White pimples on the lip sometimes appear due to blockage of the sebaceous glands, so at home it is enough to carry out a course of cleansing procedures. The following components are well suited for these purposes:
- homemade cottage cheese;
- cream (natural);
- chopped avocado;
- a mixture of essential oils (grape seeds, castor oil, apricot, olive).
Such procedures saturate tissues and cells with beneficial vitamins and minerals, which is important in case of nutritional deficiency.
Why is a rash on the lips dangerous?
The degree of danger of a rash on the lips and the likely consequences are determined by the causes of this manifestation. For example, the herpes virus is integrated into the genetic apparatus of cells, rashes appear not only on the face, but also in any places where there are nerve endings. This leads to disruption of the functioning of internal organs. If left untreated, a secondary bacterial infection develops and the wound begins to fester. With a serious decrease in immune defense, herpes can cause dangerous diseases, such as encephalitis.
Allergic reactions also pose certain health risks. With allergies, the body produces antibodies to specific proteins that the allergen contains. Due to the formation of biologically active substances, the heart rate may increase, smooth muscle spasms may occur, and edema may develop. The most dangerous manifestation of the pathology is anaphylactic shock - swelling of the larynx, which can even lead to death.
It is easier to treat any disease at the initial stage, while the pathology has not yet caused significant harm to the body. That is why, if a rash occurs on the lips, you should not try to disguise it or cure it yourself. The best solution would be to visit a doctor who will diagnose and prescribe adequate treatment.
Localization
The nature of the localization of acne makes it clear what reason provoked the appearance of inflamed spots. Accurate diagnosis allows you to choose the right treatment and eliminate the problem as soon as possible.
- The location of white pimples on the inside of the lip under the skin often indicates an allergic reaction, especially if there is no pain. The pathogen may be in cosmetics and other hygiene products used by the patient. To confirm the diagnosis, it is recommended to take urine and blood tests. White pimples inside the mouth also appear in smokers or people who pay insufficient attention to the issue of hygiene.
- If white blisters are found on the outside of the mouth (along the border) , and the pimple itself is characterized by wateriness, then the suspicion falls on herpes. The rash spreads quickly, affecting the mucous membranes of the mouth and eyes.
- Foci inside the mouth, located chaotically , may be a sign of stomatitis. In this case, the patient experiences pain and burning, even if there is no pressure on the pimple. Eating food and drinking drinks causes discomfort. Additionally, physical weakness and fever are observed.
- The location of pimples (small white ones) in the corners of the mouth and on the upper part indicates a deficiency of vitamins and microelements.
- White dots in the lips and corners indicate hormonal imbalance.
- When the sebaceous glands are blocked, white pimples, called wen, often appear on the border of the upper lip. Their surface is covered with a crust. The contents of the wen are a yellow substance of dense consistency. If left untreated, acne can become inflamed and fester.
Treatment of rash on lips
Whatever the reason for the appearance of a rash on the lips, not only the help of a doctor is necessary, but also the establishment of normal skin care, the elimination of external irritants (if it is an allergy), and correction of the nutritional diet. In general, you probably can’t do without contacting a medical specialist.
It is he who must determine the current condition of the skin, choose the right method of therapy and subsequent skin care. If you follow the doctor's instructions, you will probably soon get rid of problems associated with skin diseases and rashes.
After the initial diagnosis, additional tests are prescribed to confirm the diagnosis and the immediate therapeutic course. All this must be done on time, without ignoring the occurrence of a rash on the lips ,
like most people do. In this case, you will protect yourself from possible complications and the development of dangerous diseases. Chronic diseases can be expressed by severe peeling, cracking, extreme dryness and the fact that the skin may become thicker.
Therefore, it’s time to think about how important it is to follow the correct regime, a normal diet and monitor the condition of every part of your body, including your lips.
Updated: 2019-12-20
Methods for diagnosing skin diseases:
- Diagnosis of skin diseases
- Diagnosis of skin diseases at home
- Diagnosis of allergic skin diseases
- Diagnosis of bacterial skin diseases
- Diagnosis of viral skin diseases
- Diagnosis of hair diseases
- Diagnosis of nail diseases
- Diagnosis of skin tumors
- Skin scraping
- Blisters on the skin
- Dermatoscopy
- Demodex tests
- Diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections
- Mushroom tests
- Skin scraping
Pustules on the labia
Usually a pustule, otherwise a purulent pimple on the labia, does not exist for a very long period and may not even be noticed by the patient.
Superficial pustules quickly turn into crusts, while deep ones can form ulcers/erosions.
A group of dermatoses based on purulent inflammation of the skin is called pyoderma.
Pustular lesions are characteristic of:
- folliculitis
- impetigo
- hidradenitis
- syphiloid Sevestra-Jacquet and others.
Impetigo is a small superficial abscess with a convex red border.
The most common causes of the condition are staphylococci (80% of episodes) and streptococci.
A type of streptococcal impetigo in infants is post-erosive syphiloid Sevestra-Jaquet.
A problem arises with poor hygienic care for well-fed children as a result of the irritating effect of urine and feces.
Folliculitis is an inflammation of the hair follicle caused by bacteria, fungi, etc.
Deep folliculitis is called a boil.
Boils are inflamed, swollen pimples on the labia, cone-shaped with a necrotic core.
After the rod is separated, an ulcerative lesion develops in its place.
The recurrent appearance of numerous boils occurs with furunculosis.
A conglomerate of boils is called a carbuncle; it is a dense, up to 10 cm in diameter, node with pus.
Hidradenitis is a purulent inflammatory lesion of the apocrine glands that develops in the genital area, navel, anus, nipples, and axillary area.
In an infant, papulo-erosive streptoderma may appear on the labia, skin of the perineum, buttocks, and thighs - dense bluish-red pimples.
