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Hello my name is Miguel. The other day I went to the doctor and was told I had pharyngitis. The day before that I had gotten a tattoo, and of course tattoos hurt. So I bit my lip over and over, I got a blister and didn't thinkin much of it. Its been 4 days now and my entire lip is a ugly yellow color, I've never seen anything like it. What can it be? Can it have been caused by with whats wrong with my throat?
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4 Days
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Family Physician-GP
Hello Miguel,
Thank you for choosing DoctorSpring. I was waiting for our Dermatologist opinion and hence the delay.
It seems like you have mucosal erosion and a secondary bacterial infection on your lips. I would suspect an allergic reaction to a drug as first possibility. Are you on any medication ? (especially on antibiotics for Pharyngitis ?) If so that has to be stopped.
I would recommend a Chlorhexidine containing mouth wash twice daily (to gargle). If the offending medication / injury is withdrawn it should heal on its own. But if the symptoms persists or get worse in 2 days time you will require a course of antibiotics and a mild steroid cream.
Hope this helps
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Thank you
Thank you, what causes mucosal erosion? How can I prevent it in the future? Where can I buy a chlorexidine containing mouthwash?
Hello,
In your case I suspect an allergic reaction . Possibly to medications. If you are on any medication notify this to your Doctor. Maintain good oral hygiene . You can get Chlorhexidine mouth wash at Pharmacy stores / Online as OTC (you can ask or search for Chlorhexidine mouth wash).
If the symptoms persist DO inform your Doctor, as you will require further investigation and oral medications in that case
Hope this helps
Feel free to ask followups
Thank you