Red Lips
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Rashes in an area exposed to plants, metals, clothing, rubber or medications
Red, bumpy rashes after contact with rubber gloves or diapers
New bumps appearing while some bumps are healing already
Pain in the region, followed by red spots and blisters 2-3 days later
Rashes or fever, 2 to 6 weeks after starting a new medication
Skin problem in an area that was exposed to a heater or warming device for a long time
Red spider-like marks on the skin. (Central red dot from which fine red lines spread out, like a spider)
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
Lips can appear red due to the presence of rashes, irritation like constantly licking your lips, an allergic reaction, and side effect of medication, or an infection or STD.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Fever
Edema
Possible causes
- Cheilitis
Inflammation of the lips. Causes include infection (bacterial, viral or fungal) and irritants e.g. constant contact with saliva, excessive dryness.
- Angular cheilitis
Inflammation of the corners of the lips. Causes include infection (bacterial, viral or fungal) and irritants e.g. constant contact with saliva, excessive dryness. It is more common in people with nutritional deficiencies and immune system disorders.
- Candidiasis (oral, hands and feet)
Normal human skin contains bacteria and fungi. Candidiasis happens when the fungus overgrows and invades the skin. Risk factors include warm moist environments, and a weakened immune system.
- Lip licker's dermatitis
Related serious diseases
- Kawasaki disease
A disease caused by the body's immune system attacking the blood vessels. As such, Kawasaki disease requires hospitalization for treatment and ultrasound scans. Regular follow-up scans are also important to reduce the risk of future heart attacks.
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Are your lips bright red?
Do you have a fever?
Do you have itchy skin?
Do you have skin redness?
Do you have any pain or tingling in the affected areas of the skin?
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Reviewed By:
Yukiko Ueda, MD (Dermatology)
Dr. Ueda graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine and trained at the University of Tokyo Medical School. She is currently a clinical assistant professor at the Department of Dermatology, Jichi Medical University, and holds several posts in the dermatology departments at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine, Komagome Hospital, University of Tokyo, and the Medical Center of Japan Red Cross Society.
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