Ulcer on the lip

The skin and mucous membrane of the lips are very sensitive and vulnerable tissues, so the appearance in this area of ​​various sores - is not uncommon. In particular, it is possible to detect the appearance on the inner side of the lip or outside of ulcers - it is difficult to heal the injuries that result from various internal and external factors.

Causes of ulcers on the lips

The most common causes of ulceration on the lips are:

1. Herpes infection. In this case, the sore can appear both on the outer and inner side of the lip, and it is preceded by a small puffiness, burning and itching in this zone, the appearance of a painful vesicle. Herpes on the lip may be associated with primary infection (usually by airborne or by contact-by-home route) or by activation of an already existing virus in the body with weakened immunity.

2. Stomatitis. This is a lesion of the mucous lips inside in the form of ulcerative formation, associated with various factors:

How to treat an ulcer on the lip inside and out?

Treatment of sores on the lip depends on the provoking factor, for the detection of which it is recommended to visit a doctor. So:

  1. In the case of herpes infection, the use of antiviral drugs is advisable (as a rule, local treatment is sufficient).
  2. With ulcers of bacterial origin, depending on the severity of the development of stomatitis , antibacterial drugs (locally, systemically), external antiseptics and anti-inflammatory agents (in the form of solutions for rinses, gels, ointments) may be prescribed.
  3. Fungal lesions require the administration of antimycotics.

If you have ulcers inside during the treatment period, you should avoid rough, hot, sour and spicy food.