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Oral mucocele. A mucocele on the lower lip. Oral mucocele (also mucous extravasation cyst, mucous cyst of the oral mucosa, [1] and mucous retention and extravasation phenomena.) is a condition caused by two related phenomena - mucus extravasation phenomenon and mucous retention cyst. Mucous extravasation phenomenon is a swelling of connective ...
Oral cancer, also known as oral cavity cancer or mouth cancer, is a cancer of the lining of the lips, mouth, or upper throat. [ 6] In the mouth, it most commonly starts as a painless red or white patch, that thickens, gets ulcerated and continues to grow. When on the lips, it commonly looks like a persistent crusting ulcer that does not heal ...
Fordyce spots (also termed Fordyce granules) are harmless and painless visible sebaceous glands typically appearing as white/yellow small bumps or spots on the inside of lips or cheeks, gums, or genitalia. [ 1][ 2] They are common, [ 3] and are present in around 80% of adults. [ 1] Treatment is generally not required and attempts to remove them ...
To help decrease the pain of lip pimples at home, Dr. Yadav recommends holding a warm compress against the bump for 10 to 15 minutes up to four times day, then dabbing on 1 percent hydrocortisone ...
A lipoma is a benign tumor made of fat tissue. [1] They are generally soft to the touch, movable, and painless. [1] They usually occur just under the skin, but occasionally may be deeper. [1] Most are less than 5 cm (2.0 in) in size. [2] Common locations include upper back, shoulders, and abdomen. [4]
Cold sore. A cold sore on the lower lip. Note the blisters in a group marked by an arrow. A cold sore[ a] is a type of herpes infection caused by the herpes simplex virus that affects primarily the lip. [ 1] Symptoms typically include a burning pain followed by small blisters or sores. [ 1]
Angular cheilitis ( AC) is inflammation of one or both corners of the mouth. [ 4][ 5] Often the corners are red with skin breakdown and crusting. [ 2] It can also be itchy or painful. [ 2] The condition can last for days to years. [ 2] Angular cheilitis is a type of cheilitis (inflammation of the lips). [ 6]
Lip licker's dermatitis is a type of skin inflammation around the lips due to damage by saliva from repetitive lip licking and is classified as a subtype of irritant contact cheilitis. [1] [2] The resulting scaling, redness, chapping, and crusting makes a well-defined ring around the lips. The rash may extend as far as the tongue can reach and ...