No one is immune from the appearance of redness around the mouth. There may be several reasons for this, but the result is the same: an unaesthetic appearance on the face and a feeling of complete discomfort.
Such a nuisance can occur in both an adult and a child, and children experience more discomfort from redness around the mouth.
Since this phenomenon is not rare, it will not be superfluous to know which doctor to contact in this case and how the treatment will be carried out.
Common causes of redness around the mouth in an adult
There are several reasons for reddening of the lips:
- An allergic reaction caused by seasonal intolerance to certain allergens or due to an excess of any substance in the body.
- Decreased immunity.
- Entering various infections into the body.
- Herpes.
More common causes will be discussed later.
Herpes
Herpes is a viral disease when pathogenic bacteria penetrate the mucous membrane of the mouth.
Herpes appears in a few days. At first, an unobtrusive itching on the lip is felt, accompanied by the formation of a barely noticeable swelling, similar to a pimple. Gradually, the area of \u200b\u200bits location is covered with small transparent bubbles, redness occurs. For some people, herpes can be mild, but nonetheless painful. It can form both on the lower and on the upper lip, sometimes on both at once.
The biggest nuisance that herpes causes is an ugly look. The unpleasant thing is that it is impossible to hide this sore under tons of cosmetics and concealers.
Herpes is contagious. It is transmitted to both an adult and a child with tactile contact - a kiss.
This is one of those diseases that cannot be cured. The virus that provokes its appearance, having once entered the mucous membrane of the mouth, remains in the human body forever. The appearance of herpes on the lips is provoked by several factors:
- severe hypothermia;
- strong overheating of the body;
- seasonal immunity decline;
- avitaminosis;
- stress and prolonged depression.
In women, such a nuisance manifests itself during menstrual flow, because during this period the body is highly vulnerable to various infections.
According to medical research, only 3% of people in the world are endowed withimmunity to this disease. Of the remaining 97%, some people regularly (especially during cold weather) suffer from herpes, while the other part is only a carrier of the infection, and the disease manifests itself when favorable conditions arise.
Allergy in an adult
Redness and peeling of the skin around the mouth may result from allergies. It can appear for several reasons:
- As a result of gastronomic intolerance. The main place of allergy dislocation is the oral cavity. The resulting redness around the mouth can be triggered by several allergen foods. These are citrus fruits, honey, nuts, tomatoes.
- Cold allergy is the result of contact with a cold object.
Treatment
The treatment of each type of disease has one thing in common - the use of ointments and medicines.
As for herpes, as mentioned above, there is no cure. But it is possible to speed up its healing in just a couple of days. Special ointments and gels are capable of this. The most popular are:
- "Zovirax".
- "Aciclovir".
- "Fenistil Pencivir".
There are also antiviral pills that will quickly get rid of herpes - "Levomax".
It is impossible to get rid of allergies completely. Some drugs only relieve its symptoms, making it more comfortable to endure this ailment, for example, reduce redness andpeeling that appears in the corners of the lips. The most effective are:
- "Tavegil".
- "Suprastin".
They help reduce swelling of the oral mucosa, as well as heal small wounds and cracks in the corners of the lips.
To stop allergic redness of the skin around the mouth, antihistamine ointments are also prescribed:
- Elocom.
- "Radevit".
However, these ointments are contraindicated for use during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Common causes of redness in children. Treatment Options
Children's body is more prone to infection, allergies, skin rashes than adults.
Redness around the mouth in a child may occur for the following reasons:
- The eruption of the first teeth. Skin redness may signal this fact.
- Allergy, which is more often manifested due to overeating of allergenic foods.
- Constant stress and irritability.
Let's look at the most common causes of redness and how to treat them.
The appearance of the first teeth
If the baby has redness on the face around the mouth, then most often this does not pose a danger to the he alth of the child. At this time, the first teeth begin to erupt in children: the gums swell, salivation increases. If gels with a cooling effect can be used for gums, then salivation should be controlled, andalso can't be reduced. The perioral area of the child will always be wet, which will lead to irritation in the form of redness and peeling.
This will go away on its own with time, so parents can only be patient and wait. But the entire period of active salivation, the child needs to blot his face with a soft towel or napkin, and then lubricate it with a soothing baby cream.
Allergy
If a child has an allergy, then in addition to red rashes around the mouth, a runny nose and tearing may appear.
More often in babies, this condition occurs due to intolerance to any product or medication taken. For example, even after eating a small amount of tomatoes, citrus fruits, strawberries, etc., the child will develop redness and peeling around the mouth after a short time.
The first thing in treatment is the elimination of the source of the allergy. If it's about food, then the food allergen must be removed from the diet. And as soon as this problem is solved, only then they proceed to the treatment of external manifestations of the disease.
Pediatricians recommend Lorizan as an effective ointment for a child's skin. Medications are also prescribed:
- "Claritin".
- "Fenistil".
- "Loratadine".
Infections
Redness around the mouth and nose of a child may be infectious. In this case, this symptomaccompanied by an increase in temperature.
Redness and fever can be signs of these infectious diseases:
- windmill;
- scarlet fever;
- rubella;
- measles;
- mononucleosis.
As soon as these symptoms are discovered, it is necessary to immediately call a doctor.
What else could be the cause?
These are far from the only reasons that can lead to redness and peeling of the skin around the child's mouth. The following can cause such a condition of the skin of the face:
- Herpes. The likelihood of its manifestation is aggravated in the autumn-winter period, when the child can get cold, and also catch a cold due to reduced immunity. It appears the same as in adults. The treatment is carried out with ointments or special hygienic lipstick, which can later be used for prevention.
- Vaccinations. Skin perioral rash can be provoked by injections. This is a kind of reaction of the child's body to the invasion of a foreign substance. If a child is prone to such side effects after vaccination, then before each subsequent vaccination, parents should warn the doctor about this.
- Worms. The helminths that have settled in the intestines of the child irritate its mucous membranes, thereby provoking the appearance of allergic reactions, which lead to the formation of redness in the mouth area. If a child has helminthiasis, he should be taken to the doctor immediately.
- Eczema appears as small red dots and vesicles that are located in the nose, mouth and oncheeks. The causes of eczema are non-compliance with the rules of hygiene of the child, as well as weakened immunity. Eczema is treated quickly and easily. The doctor prescribes special ointments and antihistamines. And if this disease appeared in a newborn who is breastfed, then in this case, the mother needs to reconsider her diet.
In closing
Skin redness in the perioral area in adults and children most often does not lead to more serious consequences. Weakened immunity is the most likely reason leading to this result. Therefore, it will not be superfluous to take a course of taking vitamins to reduce the risk of many diseases.