What should I do if my lips are swollen and inflamed

Swelling on the lips can be relieved by local cold compress, adjusting diet, maintaining oral hygiene, using medication, avoiding irritation, and other methods. Lips fire is usually caused by improper diet, vitamin deficiency, bacterial infections, allergic reactions, weakened immunity, and other reasons.

1. Local cold compress

During the initial stage of lip swelling, a clean towel can be used to wrap ice cubes and apply cold compress to the affected area for 5-10 minutes each time, repeating 2-3 times a day. Low temperature can constrict blood vessels, reduce congestion, alleviate burning sensation and swelling. Be careful to avoid direct contact between ice cubes and the skin to prevent frostbite. Keep the part dry after cold compress, do not apply lipstick immediately.

2. Adjust diet

Reduce the intake of spicy, stimulating, fried, and overcooked foods, and moderately increase the intake of milk and eggs rich in vitamin B2, as well as kiwifruit and broccoli containing vitamin C. Drink no less than 1500 milliliters of water per day and avoid high sugar beverages. Beverages with heat clearing and detoxifying effects such as chrysanthemum tea and honeysuckle dew can be consumed, but those with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold should use them with caution.

3. Maintain oral hygiene

Rinse your mouth with physiological saline or compound chlorhexidine mouthwash after eating, brush your teeth twice a day, and use a soft bristled toothbrush. Avoid licking or tearing lip flakes, and apply a thin layer of medical Vaseline at night to prevent dryness and cracking. When merging oral ulcers, Kangfuxin solution can be used for rinsing to promote mucosal repair.

4. Swelling caused by bacterial infection can be treated with topical erythromycin ointment or mupirocin ointment according to medical advice. Allergic reactions require oral administration of loratadine tablets, while herpes virus infections should be treated with acyclovir cream. Traditional Chinese patent medicines and simple preparations can be selected as Qingre Jiedu oral liquid or Niuhuang Jiedu tablet, but it is forbidden for pregnant women and those with liver and kidney dysfunction.

5. Avoid irritation

Suspend the use of lip cosmetics containing stimulating ingredients such as alcohol and mint, and wear a mask to prevent wind and sun when going out. Avoid smoking, drinking, and staying up late, and ensure 7-8 hours of sleep. If the swelling is accompanied by fever, suppuration or lasts for more than 1 week, it is necessary to investigate the potential causes of diabetes, autoimmune diseases and other diseases.

It is important to maintain a regular daily routine and emotional stability. In winter, indoor humidifiers should be used to maintain air humidity. For people with recurrent episodes, it is recommended to test serum vitamin levels and supplement with complex vitamin B if necessary. For lip care, priority should be given to medical repair products that are free of fragrances and preservatives, and frequent use of exfoliating products should be avoided. If swelling is accompanied by severe allergic symptoms such as difficulty breathing, seek medical attention immediately.