Lip Bites - Causes And Symptoms, How To Treat?

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Lip sticking

Content:

• What are lip sticks?
• Causes of lip sticking
• Symptoms and diagnosis of jam
• How to treat lip bumps?

What are lip sticks?

Lip seizure is a violation of the integrity of the skin or mucous membrane of the lips, which is based on inflammatory changes caused by the action of opportunistic microorganisms. This means that a jam is a small wound on the outside or inside of the lips. The most interesting thing is that it is caused by those microorganisms that constantly inhabit these areas.

But under normal conditions, no pathological manifestations arise. Consequently, a seizure on the lips is not just a local problem with the skin, but a marker of a decrease in the general reactivity and protective properties of the body.

These data explain why lip seizures occur most often during the cold season. After all, this time is characterized by a decrease in the activity of all metabolic and metabolic processes in any organism. Persons with chronic diseases with regular seasonal exacerbations are more susceptible to such effects. Of course, against such a background, in the first place, the immune system suffers, which is not able to keep all microbes under control. As a result, lip sticking and a whole host of similar minor symptoms that indicate an immune imbalance in the body.

Several stages can be distinguished in the development of lip seizures. The first is the introduction of pathogens into the skin or mucous membrane. In this case, either small bubbles or papules (nodules) appear.

They are accompanied by severe itching, burning and discomfort in the affected areas. Usually at this time, a person provokes a rupture of such primary elements. At this place, a small wound surface is formed in the form of an ulcer. It may bleed, discharge and crust. In everyday life, such a process causes tangible discomfort, which manifests itself when talking, eating, laughing. At this time, skin stretching and cracks on the lips occur. They become frequent companions of a running jam.

Causes of lip sticking

Seizures occur due to hypovitaminosis, in particular, a lack of vitamin B2 can serve as the cause of the development of infection.

• Of the unfavorable external factors, it is worth noting the prolonged contact of the corners of the lips with saliva, which leads to maceration of the skin folds and mucous membranes as a result of increased salivation, which can occur in some diseases (malocclusion). Diabetes mellitus is a complicating factor in the development of seizure. Fungal seizures can occur after prolonged antibiotic therapy, the use of cytostatics, steroid anti-inflammatory drugs.
• In most cases, seizures are of a streptococcal nature, less often inflammation is caused by fungi.
• Seizures can be triggered by dry skin, minor skin injuries, dirt, prolonged exposure to high or low temperatures, lack of personal hygiene due to improper bite, caries, wearing prostheses or braces.

• Candida seizure is caused by Candida fungi. The disease in most cases is accompanied by fungal infection of the tongue, mouth and cheilitis. Yeast-like fungi of the genus Candida are conditionally pathogenic flora of the skin and mucous membranes, but if there is a decrease in immunity, the fungi turn into pathogenic microorganisms and become the cause of inflammatory diseases - candidiasis. A decrease in immunity can be caused by the use of medications, as well as various diseases, including HIV infection.
• The cause of the jam can be iron deficiency anemia, which is manifested by pallor of the skin and mucous membranes. The skin becomes dry and rough, cracks appear in the corners of the mouth, nails and hair become brittle.

3 main groups of reasons for jam

If the central mechanism for the formation of seizures is an immune imbalance in the body, then the direct culprits in the implementation of this process may be:

• Bacteria. Most often these are various streptococci;
• Fungi. Representatives of this class are yeast-like candidiasis infection;
• Viruses. The most constant companion of a person is representatives of the herpes family.

Immune imbalances never just happen. To activate the listed microorganisms, the body must be affected by:

1. Colds and respiratory infections;
2. Prolonged exacerbations of chronic diseases;
3. Increased body temperature;
4. General hypothermia or overheating of the body;
5. Violation of hygienic rules for lip care;
6. Direct contact with an infected person or the use of his individual means (spoons, cups, etc.);
7. Diseases of the digestive system and liver;
8. Anemia of any origin;
9. Treatment with cytostatics and hormones.

Symptoms and diagnosis of jam

Laboratory research helps to establish the exact cause. In a scraping taken from the affected area of the skin, the presence of fungi is determined. A negative result indicates the absence of candidiasis. In a general blood test, the level of hemoglobin is determined to exclude anemia, the level of leukocytes and ESR to exclude an inflammatory reaction, and blood is also tested for sugar in order to exclude diabetes.

For a more accurate diagnosis, it is necessary to conduct a Wasserman reaction in order to identify streptococcal seizure, excluding syphilis.

Streptococcal seizure in most cases is diagnosed in children. In the corners of the mouth at the very beginning of the disease, bubbles with a thin cover appear, after a short period of time they burst, and in their place there is erosion in the form of a gap, on the surface of which a bloody crust with caked pus forms. After removing the crust, you can notice a bleeding, damp surface, often with a crack located in the middle, after a couple of hours, the erosion is again covered with a crust. Opening the mouth in the midst of a pathological process can cause a little pain.

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Candida seizure is accompanied by the appearance of bright red erosion in the corners of the mouth, around which a fringe of the epithelial layer can be seen. In some cases, the affected area is covered with a whitish coating, it can be easily removed. A characteristic symptom of seizure caused by yeast-like fungi is the absence of crusts on the surface of the wounds. When the mouth is closed, painful areas may be hidden by an overhanging fold of skin. The disease can be accompanied by frequent relapses and have a chronic course.

How to treat lip bumps?

Considering that seizures are almost always the result of pathological changes in the body of a general nature, it is necessary to approach the problem in the same comprehensive manner. It should be noted right away that most people prefer to eliminate local changes in the area of seizures and limit the entire treatment process on this. Such an approach is fraught with constant exacerbation and relapse of this condition. After all, the root of the problem remains without due attention. Therefore, it is possible to start with local treatment, but it is desirable that it be supplemented with fortifying measures.

Ointment for sticky lips

Ointment is the most important tool in the hands of any person who is faced with such a problem. But which variety to choose can sometimes be difficult. Here it is advisable to focus on the approximate origin of the jam. Their viral types usually cause severe discomfort and are located in separate points. Fungal infection is always common. Streptococci cause inflammation, swelling, and leakage from the bite. Tactics should be formed on the basis of these data.

Suspected causative agent of seizures	Drugs
Viruses	Antiviral: Gerpevir; Acyclovir;
Fungi	Antifungal and antiseptics: Clotrimazole; Stomatidin; Miramistin;
Bacteria	Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory: Tetracycline; Trimistin; Tetracycline eye ointment; Miramistin;
It is impossible to define nature	Antibacterial, antifungal and mild antiviral agents: Metrogyl dent; Stomatidin; Fukortsin; Miramistin;

Vitamins for lip stickiness

Vitamins are best prescribed in any case of their formation. After all, there will definitely be no harm from this. And the benefits depend on the general condition of the body. The most common drugs are ascorutin, ascorbic acid, vitamin E, vitrum, aevit (a combination of vitamins A and E).

The main reason for jam is vitamin B2 deficiency - what do you need to eat to replenish it?

It is possible and necessary to use fortifying means of traditional medicine: echinacea, onions, garlic, propolis, honey and other beekeeping products, various infusions and herbal decoctions. All questions about the advisability of prescribing more specific drugs from the group of immunostimulants or antimicrobial agents should be resolved exclusively by a specialist after a thorough examination of the patient.

Additional recommendations

First of all, when treating a jam, external factors that can provoke relapses of the disease are eliminated (it is necessary to give up the habit of licking lips, quitting smoking, it is recommended to use hygienic lipstick and special cosmetics).

In the successful treatment of seizure, diet compliance plays an important role: it is necessary to exclude spicy, sour and salty from the diet, enriching the diet with vegetables and fruits. Products containing riboflavin (cabbage, liver, meat, milk, peanuts, almonds, etc.) are also useful for patients.

Patients are advised to take multivitamins, treat the skin 2-3 times a day with fucorcin, which fights microbes and fungi. The affected areas are treated with 3% boric alcohol or tea tree oil.

Author of the article: Alekseeva Maria Yurievna | Therapist

Education: From 2010 to 2016 Practitioner of the therapeutic hospital of the central medical-sanitary unit No. 21, city of elektrostal. Since 2016 she has been working in the diagnostic center No. 3.