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Blisters on lips and infection of face

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Hello,

I am suffering from some sort of infection on the face.

It started in late May as some blisters on my lips. I assumed it was cold sores (which I don't typically get) but the blisters spread to cover the entire lip. They would bleed yellow pus and crusted over. Soon after I started getting small whitehead pimples on my face which were extremely itchy. These also had pus inside and would heal in a day or two with another popping up elsewhere. I took lysine and garlic and applied tea tree oil as remedies. After about three weeks, I healed completely.

However, a few weeks later in early July, I noticed a tingling/itchiness in my lips again. It did not seem as bad this time and the blisters on my lips subsided. However itchy red patches began appearing on my face and spreading. These are extremely itchy and some pus will come out if I scratch. This has gone on for a month now with some days better and some days worse. Please see the attached picture for a recent shot.

As background, I have sensitive skin and suffered from eczema as a child.

I realize that I do need to see a doctor in person about this, but dermatologist appointments are tough to schedule and on most days my face looks fine enough that I worry it will not be diagnosed.

I would like some thoughts on possible causes (e.g. viral, bacterial, etc.) and treatment. Currently I am applying tea tree oil and hydrocortisone (when it is unbearably itchy). Thanks for your time and help.

Category: Dermatologist

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Patient replied :

Thank you for your insight Dr. Banodkar. I will seek out the appropriate medication. Some follow up questions:

Why do you think the infection went away for a few weeks and recurred? What are some possible causes? Also it is interesting that it recurred starting in the same place (the mouth).

Thanks


Hello

Thanks for your reply.

The infection has basically occurred on an underlying allergy to something that you may have used. If it was something that was used on your lips, then it could explain why it started from there and then spread on the face due to hypersensitivity reaction.

The recurrence may have coincided with the use of the irritant factor.

Thanks.

Take care.


Dr. Kruti Jobanputra Banodkar
Category: Cosmetic and Plastic Surgeon
Experience: 
Diploma in Dermatology - Royal College Of Physicians & Surgeons Of Glasgow, UK , 2010
Residency - DNB, Dermatology -  K.J Somaiya Hospital, Mumbai, 2009
Medical School & Internship - MBBS - Dr. D . Y . Patil Medical College, Mumbai, 2004
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