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Seeking Insights on a Lip Condition

Age 26, height 4’11”, weight 90 lbs. I’m not on any prescription medications, only using standard over-the-counter remedies for cold and flu symptoms, and I take naproxen during my menstrual cycle. I do not smoke or consume alcohol. I began noticing an unusual bump on my lips in September 2025. Initially, my doctor suspected it might be impetigo, for which he prescribed a topical antibiotic. Unfortunately, this treatment did not yield any improvement. Subsequently, he switched to a steroid cream, but again, there were no results. Concerned, I requested a referral to a dermatologist. During my visit, the dermatologist observed the bump, but opted not to perform a biopsy right away, instead recommending a cream for eczema to be used for three months, followed by a follow-up appointment. Currently, I am applying the eczema cream, using only Vaseline for my lips, and have recently transitioned to drinking from glass water bottles, as I read that metal ones could potentially cause contact dermatitis. However, I feel that the condition of my lips has deteriorated significantly, leading to increased anxiety over my situation. Although I'm unable to upload multiple images, I can share that the earliest sign was a small white circle on the upper left of my lip. Now, I am experiencing heightened redness, persistent dryness, a burning sensation, and a lump on my lower lip.

Fungal InfectionDermatitisEczema

Male • 25-34

1 week ago

Seeking Insights on Persistent Lip Issue

I’m a 26-year-old female, standing at 4’11” and weighing 90 pounds. My health routine is quite straightforward; I only use over-the-counter medications for cold or flu relief and take naproxen during my menstrual cycle. I don’t smoke or consume alcohol. In September 2025, I noticed an unusual bump appearing on my lips. Initially, my doctor suspected it might be impetigo and prescribed a topical antibiotic, but there was no improvement. Next, I received a steroid cream, which also failed to make a difference. Frustrated, I requested a referral to a dermatologist. During my visit, the dermatologist acknowledged the bump but advised using an eczema cream for three months before considering a biopsy. I’ve been diligently applying the cream and have switched to using only Vaseline on my lips. Recently, I started using glass water bottles instead of metal ones, as I’ve learned that they might cause contact dermatitis. Despite these efforts, my lip condition seems to have deteriorated. I can’t share multiple images, but the issue began with a small white circle on the upper left side of my lip. Currently, I’m experiencing increased redness, dryness, a burning sensation, and a noticeable bump on my lower lip. It’s becoming quite concerning for me.

Fungal InfectionDermatitisEczema

Male • 25-34

1 week ago

Seeking Advice on an Ongoing Lip Issue

I’m a 26-year-old female, standing at 4 feet 11 inches and weighing 90 pounds. Besides the occasional over-the-counter medications for colds or flu, which I use when feeling unwell, and naproxen during my menstrual cycle, I’m not on any prescribed medications. I also do not smoke or consume alcohol. In September 2025, I noticed a peculiar bump forming on my lips. Initially, my doctor suspected impetigo and prescribed a topical antibiotic, but there was no improvement. Subsequently, he recommended a steroid cream, yet again, I didn’t see any changes. After consulting with him again, I requested a referral to a dermatologist. During my visit, the dermatologist identified the bump and prescribed an eczema treatment cream to be used for three months, suggesting a follow-up after that period. He mentioned seeing the bump but hesitated to perform a biopsy at this stage. I am currently applying the cream and have transitioned to using only Vaseline on my lips. I’ve also switched to glass water bottles, partly due to hearing that metal can sometimes cause contact dermatitis. Unfortunately, I feel that my lip condition is worsening, and it’s causing me considerable anxiety. While I can’t share multiple images, my initial indicator was a small white circle located on the upper left side of my lip. Now, I’m experiencing accompanying symptoms such as redness, dryness, a burning sensation, and a noticeable bump on my lower lip.

RashDermatitisEczema

Male • 25-34

1 week ago

Seeking Insights on Lip Bump Condition

I am a 26-year-old female, standing at 4’11” and weighing 90 pounds. My medication use is minimal; I only rely on over-the-counter remedies for colds or flu when necessary and take naproxen during my menstrual cycle. I do not smoke or consume alcohol. Since September 2025, I've developed an unusual bump on my lips. Initially, my doctor suspected it might be impetigo and prescribed a topical antibiotic, but there was no improvement. Subsequently, he recommended a steroid cream, which also failed to yield results. When I returned for further evaluation, I requested to see a dermatologist. The specialist noted the bump but preferred not to perform a biopsy at this stage. Instead, I was given an eczema cream to apply over the next three months, with a follow-up appointment scheduled afterward. In the meantime, I am diligently using the prescribed cream and have transitioned to using only Vaseline. I have made another change by opting for glass water bottles, as I’ve heard that contact dermatitis can result from metal ones. Unfortunately, I feel that the condition of my lips has worsened. My initial symptom was a small white circle on the upper left of my lip. Now, I experience increasing redness, dry patches, a burning sensation, and a noticeable bump on my lower lip. I’m starting to feel quite anxious about this situation.

HivesDermatitisEczema

Male • 25-34

1 week ago

Seeking Insights on Lip Issues

I am a 26-year-old female, measuring 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 90 pounds. I generally do not take any prescription medications, only relying on common over-the-counter remedies like cold/flu medications when I feel unwell, or naproxen during my menstrual cycle. Additionally, I do not smoke or consume alcohol. In September 2025, I noticed an unusual bump on my lips. Initially, my doctor suspected it might be impetigo, leading him to prescribe a topical antibiotic. Unfortunately, there was no improvement. His next step was to offer a steroid cream, but that also yielded no results. After this, I requested a referral to a dermatologist. During my visit, the dermatologist observed the bump and provided me with a cream for eczema to apply over three months, advising a follow-up appointment later. He did note the presence of the bump but was not yet inclined to perform a biopsy. Currently, I am applying the prescribed cream and have switched to using only Vaseline. Additionally, I have recently transitioned to glass water bottles after hearing that using metal containers could potentially cause contact dermatitis. Despite these changes, I feel that my lip condition has notably worsened, which is causing me considerable anxiety. Although I cannot share multiple images, it began with a small white circle on the upper left part of my lip. Now I am experiencing increased redness, dryness, a burning sensation, and a noticeable bump on my lower lip. I am eager to hear if anyone has suggestions or insights regarding this issue.

Fungal InfectionDermatitisEczema

Male • 25-34

1 week ago

Seeking Opinions on a Lip Condition

I'm a 26-year-old female, standing at 4'11" and weighing 90 pounds. I don't regularly use any medications apart from occasional over-the-counter remedies for colds or flu when necessary, and I take naproxen during my menstrual cycle. I also avoid smoking and alcohol entirely. Back in September 2025, I noticed an unusual bump appearing on my lips. Initially, my doctor suspected it might be impetigo and prescribed a topical antibiotic, but there was no improvement. Following that, he provided a steroid cream, which also yielded no results. Concerned, I requested to see a dermatologist. During the consultation, he observed the bump but decided against performing a biopsy at that stage. Instead, he recommended an eczema cream for a three-month trial, with a follow-up appointment scheduled afterward. Currently, I'm using the cream, and I have transitioned to applying only Vaseline on my lips. I recently changed to glass water bottles, as I've heard that metal containers can sometimes lead to contact dermatitis. Regrettably, my lip condition appears to be deteriorating. The initial symptom was a small white circle at the top left corner of my lip, but now I've developed additional symptoms including redness, dryness, a burning sensation, and a noticeable bump on my lower lip, which has me quite anxious about the situation.

Dry SkinDermatitisEczema

Male • 25-34

1 week ago

Seeking Ideas on Possible Causes?

I am a 26-year-old female, standing 4'11" and weighing 90 pounds. I only use over-the-counter medications, primarily for cold or flu symptoms when I’m unwell, and I take naproxen during my menstrual cycle. I do not smoke or consume alcohol. Since September 2025, I've noticed a peculiar bump forming on my lips. Initially, my doctor suspected it might be impetigo, which led him to prescribe a topical antibiotic; however, there were no improvements. Following that, he suggested a steroid cream, but again, there was no positive change. After returning to inquire further, I was referred to a dermatologist who suggested I use an eczema treatment over a three-month period, recommending a follow-up visit afterward. During this appointment, he acknowledged the presence of the bump but preferred to avoid performing a biopsy at this stage. In terms of treatment, I’ve been applying the recommended cream and have switched to using only Vaseline on my lips. Additionally, I’ve recently transitioned to glass water bottles, as I've heard that metal ones can sometimes cause contact dermatitis. Despite these efforts, my condition seems to be deteriorating, which is causing me significant anxiety. While I cannot share multiple images, I want to mention that the initial sign was a small white circle on the upper left side of my lip. Currently, I am experiencing increased redness, dryness, a burning feeling, and the bump has now extended to my bottom lip.

Fungal InfectionDermatitisEczema

Male • 25-34

1 week ago

Seeking Advice on Lip Bump Concerns

Female, 26 years old, standing at 4'11" and weighing 90 pounds. I do not take any prescription medications aside from standard over-the-counter remedies for cold or flu when ill, and I occasionally use naproxen during my menstrual cycle. I do not smoke or consume alcohol. In September 2025, I noticed a peculiar bump on my lips. Initially, my doctor suspected impetigo, which led to a prescription for a topical antibiotic, but there was no improvement. Following that, I was given a steroid cream, yet the condition persisted. After some concern, I requested a referral to a dermatologist. During my visit, the dermatologist noted a small bump but preferred against performing a biopsy at that time. He recommended using an eczema cream for a three-month period, after which I would revisit him for a follow-up. I have been applying the recommended cream and have switched to using only Vaseline on my lips. I also recently transitioned to glass water bottles, as I've heard that metal ones can cause contact dermatitis. Unfortunately, my lips have continued to deteriorate, and I am becoming increasingly anxious about it. Although I cannot share multiple images, I want to highlight that the initial sign was a small white circle located on the upper left side of my lip. Currently, I am experiencing increased redness, dryness, a burning sensation, and the bump has appeared on my bottom lip as well.

Fungal InfectionRashEczema

Male • 25-34

1 week ago

Unexplained Rash Near Thigh and Groin Area

I am a 24-year-old male with no known health conditions, medications, or substance abuse issues apart from occasional alcohol consumption. Additionally, I have no allergies to report. Recently, I discovered a troubling red patch on my upper left thigh, close to where it intersects with my pubic region. This area, approximately 1.5 square inches, is painful and features small bumps. Initially, I suspected I might have cut myself, but I haven't shaved this part of my body for several months. The rash does not spread into my groin or genital area, and it doesn’t cause itching—only discomfort, reminiscent of a scratch or cut. Fortunately, there is no bleeding present. I attempted to capture a photograph of the affected area, but the image hardly conveyed the details, just showing the reddened skin without illustrating the bumps effectively. I’m seeking advice on what this could potentially indicate.

DermatologyRashDermatitis

Male • 25-34

1 week ago

Painful Rash on Thigh: Possible Causes

I'm a 24-year-old male experiencing a concerning skin issue on my left upper thigh, close to where it connects with my pubic region. This area has developed into a painful patch that is distinctly red and features small bumps. I only noticed it a few hours ago and initially assumed that I must have somehow sustained a cut. The affected area isn't very large, approximately 1.5 square inches in size. It bears a striking resemblance to razor burn; however, it's worth mentioning that I haven't shaved that part of my body for quite some time—months, in fact. Thankfully, this irritation does not spread to my genitals or pubic area. While it is painful and feels akin to a scratch or cut, there’s no bleeding present. I attempted to take a photograph to share, but it just looked like a patch of red skin without capturing the small bumps clearly. Any insights on what this rash might be?