Our appearance requires not only care, but also close attention to various parts of the body. Women and men spend huge amounts of money to look well-groomed and beautiful. But there are also such problems that it is impossible to predict the occurrence of.
Causes
Probably, each person was faced with a situation when a white pimple appeared on his lip. The reasons for its occurrence may be different.
Most often this happens due to the banal blockage of the sebaceous glands. In this case, cleansing masks or scrubs can help. Moreover, the internal white pimples on the lips should in no case be squeezed out on their own. After all, you can get an infection.
After suffering psychological stress, white acne may appear around the lips. It can also be a reaction to a change in climate or running water that you wash.
Disease
If a pregnant woman has small white pimples on her lips, then this may be due to a violation of the liver, adrenal glands, and also be a sign of chloasma. Moreover, the latter will indicate a violation of the functions of the ovaries and the pituitary gland. In itself, this disease is most often expressed in the form of hyperpigmentation of the skin of the lips, less often in the form of rashes, pimples.
Another reason is the manifestation of an allergic reaction to cosmetics. Lipstick, gloss, pencils may contain components that can provoke allergies. After stopping the use of these funds, the white pimple on the lip will disappear in a few days.
If this formation appears inside the oral cavity, this may indicate a disease such as stomatitis (damage to the oral mucosa). The reasons may be hormonal changes in the body, stress, vitamin deficiency, mechanical trauma or active reproduction of bacteria. After consultation with the doctor and tests, you will be prescribed special treatment ("Iodinol", "Kamistad", "Hexoral", "Stomatidin", "Solcoseryl").
Herpes
The most common reason that a white pimple appears on the lip is herpes. This is a viral disease in which inflammation and damage to the mucous membrane of the lips, eyes, pharynx and nose occur. Infection occurs through the epithelium of a person suffering from this disease in an acute form.
The virus penetrates to the partner through damaged areas of the skin or mucous membrane. Its transmission is possible by airborne droplets, through cutlery or hygiene items, as well as from mother to child.
Basic rules for a herpes sufferer
If you notice a white pimple on your lip and suspect that you have a cold sore, follow these guidelines. You need:
- use separate towels and utensils;
- refrain from bodily contact of the affected area with other people;
- apply antiviral cream ("Acyclovir", "Zovirax") with a cotton swab.
It is also forbidden to touch the affected area with your hands and try to squeeze this pimple yourself.
The factors that trigger relapse are hypothermia, viral infections, exhaustion, mechanical trauma, stress and hypovitaminosis. At the moment, such a tool has not yet been invented that is able to completely destroy the herpes virus in the human body.
With the reappearance of antiviral ointments help accelerate the disappearance of the bubble on the lips. Although in some cases, doctors prescribe a course of pills to quickly relieve symptoms and heal.
Other health problems
White pimples on the lips may appear due to problems in the facial nerves. In this case, you need to consult a neurologist and a cosmetologist to help you quickly solve your problem.
Improper nutrition can also cause a white pimple on the lip to appear suddenly. You should review your diet, understand what substances are most lacking in the body, and introduce them into the diet.
By the place where the pimples appear, you can determine which organ of your body is damaged or experiencing certain problems.
Stomach
If the lesion occurs more often on the upper lip, then it is worth checking the upper section of the stomach, and if on the lower, then the problem most likely lies in the lower convex part of the stomach. In this case, not only rashes can be observed, but also peeling of the surface.
Small intestine
Here the problem manifests itself in the form of rashes, excessive pigmentation of the skin under the lower lip or directly on it. Irritation is also possible.
Duodenum
With problems with the duodenum, jams, redness of the corners of the lips and rashes most often occur.
If the lips become dry or rough, this is a clear sign of dehydration.
Small white pimples on the lips may indicate hypovitaminosis or excessive sun exposure. In this case, the appearance of vertical stripes is still observed.
In smokers, a rash in the form of white pimples is observed more often, and they can also appear on the inside of the lips. This reaction of the body causes nicotine with a long and frequent presence in human life.
Fordyce Pellets
How is the disease manifested? A pimple appears on the lip (on the mucous membrane or on the outside of the mouth). Light spots may also occur. These pimples do not cause specific harm to human health, are not transmitted. In some cases, are considered the norm. Most of all, the appearance of a person is damaged. People most often seek the help of a specialist to eliminate this defect for aesthetic purposes.
There is no exact treatment plan for Fordyce granules yet. In most cases, laser moxibustion is used. However, no one can give guarantees that the pimples will not return. Surgical removal is very rare, although this is one of the most effective measures. The use of the cream will help get rid of itching and discomfort. Self-squeezing, cutting or burning is prohibited, as this can cause much greater damage to health than the disease itself. Many women have learned to hide granules with make-up or permanent tattooing for several years. With age, the activity of the glands decreases due to changes in the hormonal background, and pimples can disappear once and for all without any effort.
Modern medicine has in its arsenal many methods of dealing with acne on the lips. In combination with medical treatment and the use of folk remedies (with the permission of a doctor), you can get rid of this problem. However, it should be remembered that, as with other diseases, do not delay the trip to the doctor.
Conclusion
Now you know why white pimples appear on the lips, photos of which are not pleasing to the eye, but rather, on the contrary, cause discomfort. As we found out, they can occur for various reasons, ranging from poor nutrition to viral diseases. Only a qualified specialist is able to identify the true cause by conducting a series of studies and analyzes. Feel free to acknowledge the fact that you need help. Private cosmetology clinics at this stage of development offer many procedures, as a result of which this defect will be eliminated or temporarily disappear from your face.
But do not forget about precaution during close contact with others. Oral hygiene is very important for everyone. Therefore, when choosing funds, carefully read the composition and instructions. Give your preference to trusted brands, and try to buy everything in specialized stores or pharmacies. Do not save on your own health and safety.