Sores on the lips - how frequent, so unpleasant a problem

The appearance of sores on the lips is a fairly common problem. Almost every person has to deal with it.

The reasons for the development of such a problem can be provoked by a variety of factors that must be taken into account when diagnosing and prescribing medications. The most common of these is the herpes virus.

It is proved that this type of virus is in the body of every person and it can manifest itself at any time with favorable conditions for development. The sore on the lips can be localized in different parts of the lip, as well as inside the mouth.

Lips on the lips can affect both an adult and a child. It is very important to start treatment of the disease in a timely manner. This, in turn, will prevent the development of complications of a negative nature.

What are the causes of all ills?

The causes of ulcers on the lips are covered in a variety of factors.

The most common of these:

1. The initial cause of the appearance of sores is directly related to the deficiency in the body of vitamin B or Lactoflavin .To replace it, you need to include in your diet of leafy vegetables, chopped rice, cabbage, avocado and bran.
2. There are cases when sores were formed due to significant use of sweet and persistent lip licking .
3. Sores can develop due to failure to comply with the rules of oral care and in case of late visit to the dentist.
4. Lack of positive emotions , persistent stress and nerve stress can also cause the formation of cracks and wounds on the lips. The cause of the wound is Escherichia coli .Of course, it is present in everyone's body, but much attention in this case is given to an increased amount. When the body produces too much toxin, the result of such a process is a seizure on the lips.
5. The metabolic disorder and the malfunctioning of the gastrointestinal tract, also becomes the causative agent of the sores of this kind.
6. The lack of iron-containing substances , which enter the human body together with food.
7. For women , the risk of sores increases in case of anemia( low hemoglobin level), and for men the danger lies in the intolerance of direct sun rays( allergies).
8. Quite often the reason is using common household items and hygiene ( towels, dishes).

Variety of the disease and wound location

The occurrence of an ulcer on the lips most often indicates the manifestation of the following diseases:

• herpes;
• interception;
• development of stomatitis.

Each disease is characterized by various manifestations and locations of localization.

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Snails are small cracks, which, in most cases, appear only in the corners of the lips. To a greater extent this disease is diagnosed in children.

The main cause of such cracks is considered insufficient amount of vitamin B2 in the child's body. It is because of it that the skin becomes heavily over-dried, which leads to their crackling.

Stomatitis - such a different and unpleasant

Stomatitis is a disease in which the mucous membranes of the mouth are affected, and ulcers appear on the inside of the lip. The ranks can be localized not only in the corners of the lips, but also in the oral cavity.

On the photo the sores on the lips, characteristic for stomatitis

Stomatitis is divided into such varieties:

• herpetic;
• aphthous;
• fungus;
• is allergic.

Depending on the type of disease, the most safe and effective treatment is selected.

The same bubbles that affect the lips, do not belong to a number of lesions of the herpes virus. When stomatitis such a vial will be located in a single formation, and its size will slightly exceed the volume of vesicles with herpes.

Herpes is the first thing that comes to mind

Herpes are often called colds. It is due to the development of this virus that the formation of jaundice and stomatitis is provoked.

The disease is characterized by the formation of bubbles on the lips, which, subsequently, turn into small ulcers.

The herpes virus can be localized not only on the lips and mucous membranes of the oral cavity. Quite often it affects the nasal mucosa and skin of the face.

Symptoms of

Symptoms of the disorder are as follows:

1. The first symptom is severe burning and itching on the lips of .
2. After that the skin of the lips acquires a reddish shade of , which indicates the spread of the inflammatory process.
3. The place where it was previously strongly itched, after a few days is covered with small bubbles of , or one larger blister. The more they become in diameter, the more discomfort is delivered to a person.
4. After a certain amount of time( 3-4 days) , the bubbles burst on their own, and in their place wounds are formed which, in turn, are covered with a dense skin crust.

With normal and proper treatment, the wounds that have formed are healed for 5-7 days. In the presence of provoking factors, the disease can manifest itself again a week after the final recovery.

How to identify the disease?

Diagnosis of the disease in the early stages of development is possible in the following ways:

• consultation of a dentist, - information on bad habits, available allergies and medications taken;
• thorough examination of the oral cavity, teeth, facial skin and lymph nodes;
• bacterial and cytological analysis of wounds;
• a serological and immunological study;
• visit other doctors.

Only on the basis of the results of the examination, the expert draws conclusions regarding the cause of the wound and establishes a competent diagnosis. Only after this is prescribed medication.

Beautiful and healthy lips - it's real

With timely detection of wounds or ulcers on the lips, treatment can be carried out at home.

To get rid of the sore on the lip, experts recommend using the following medicinal ointments and creams:

• Gerpferon;
• Zovirax;
• Acyclovir;
• Oxoline »ointment;
• Tetracycline;
• Clotrimazole;
• Fukorcin;
• Miramistin;
• Metrogil denta.

Apply these drugs to the affected areas of the lips. In order for the healing process to pass as soon as possible, it is necessary to apply the ointment quite often. These medications can get rid of manifestations of unpleasant symptoms of the disease( itching, burning, dryness and tightening of the skin, pain).

As an additional treatment, you can use the recipes of traditional medicine.

Very good help to get rid of wounds on the lips the following recipes:

• for lubricating wounds and cracks you can use fresh juice of plantain or garlic ;
• auricular is also characterized by a healing property and is often used for such purposes;
• fish oil can be applied to the affected areas of the lips;
• fresh cucumber juice the affected lips are recommended to be cleaned several times a day;
• very effective are any natural oils of ( rose hips, avocado or flax);
• also it is possible to weld a little usual apple in milk and to grate it on a grater, after that the received weight for some minutes put to lips;
• decoctions based on chamomile, sequins, sage and celandine perfectly remove the inflammatory process and promote the speedy healing of the skin;
• is recommended daily to use ascorbic acid or vitamins AEVIT .

The greatest effect is achieved in the case of the joint use of medicines, folk remedies and strict diet, which should consist only of useful products( vegetables, fruits, as well as foods that are rich in various vitamins and minerals).

It is not superfluous in this situation, and the tissue itself is considered.

Preventive measures

Of course, from the appearance of wounds on the lips no one is immune. However, it is necessary to follow certain recommendations that will greatly help prevent the development of such an unpleasant disease:

1. First of all, should avoid close contact with those people who are infected or very recently suffered the virus disease .This is especially true for young children. After all, their body is not yet strong enough to withstand the effects of pathogenic microbes and viruses.
2. The herpes virus can be the result of of sexual contact with a new partner .Therefore it will be necessary to be careful in this regard especially the .
3. At home it is desirable to have your own towel , which is used after taking a bath. As for utensils and objects, they should be washed regularly and processed from microbes.
4. If additional diseases occur , then it is important not to postpone their treatment for later .In any case, you need to seek medical help.
5. Besides, will pay special attention to physical activity and diet of food .

Pregnant women will need to be especially careful about their health. Since herpes presents a particular danger to the health of both mother and child.

Lips on the lips are a common occurrence. Often, with timely treatment, they do not pose any threat to human health. It is important to remember that in any case it is not recommended to engage in independent treatment, because then the chances of developing additional pathologies are significantly increased.