Bubbles on the lips are not only unsightly, but also unpleasant. They deliver their owners considerable discomfort. This ailment can be caused by a number of reasons: from banal hypothermia to the appearance of the most serious diseases. As a rule, the treatment of these formations is carried out comprehensively, this is not only the use of external drugs, but also the strengthening of immunity, and the ingestion of antiviral drugs.
Types of bubbles on the lips
Bubbles on the lips arise as a result of the appearance of two main diseases - this is stomatitis and herpes. In the first case, ulcers form on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity and on the outside of the lips. This disease can be both herpetic in nature, and fungal, aphthous, allergic. Depending on the origin, stomatitis can have a different look:
- Herpetic vesicle on the lip inside and on the lip rim.
- Aphthae, which are round sores that have a red or white border and a white coating in the middle. They arise both in the oral cavity and on its external side.
- Ulcers with white curd coating.
- Single vesicles and ulcers.
Often the formation on the lip, in the mouth (bubble) , is a manifestation of allergic stomatitis. This disease forms large separately located vesicles, in contrast to herpetic formations, which are manifested by multiple transparent rashes, grouped in one place. Treatment of such stomatitis occurs with antihistamines.
Stomatitis is almost always formed on the mucous membrane of the oral cavity, especially on the inside of the lower lip. If this disease has affected the visible region of the lips, then its origin is herpetic in nature and should be treated accordingly.
Herpes is the most common disease on the lips, which provokes the appearance of both vesicles and seizures, stomatitis. Watery formations eventually turn into weeping ulcers.
If the disease is not treated on time, it can spread to new, unaffected areas of the face, cause eye disease, reduce the protective functions of the body, affect the ends of nerve cells and provoke bronchopulmonary diseases.
Symptoms, a method of transmitting herpes
Herpetic vesicles on the lips appear as a result of exposure to the virus, which can be in the human body for many years and at the most appropriate moment go outside. It appears in the form of painful and itchy numerous vesicles, which, after a few days, burst and degenerate into wet wounds. A favorite place for such formations is the border of the lips. Herpes, which forms only in the mouth, is called labial.
White vesicles on the lips cause considerable discomfort in the form of itching and soreness of the affected area. Also, body temperature may increase or lymph nodes located nearby this formation may increase.
Treatment of this disease takes no more than fourteen days. At first, within two days, the affected area is very itchy. Then, bubbles form on it, having a colorless liquid substance inside, which begins to cloudy over a period of 2-3 days. Bubbles burst, and sores appear in their place. If you apply therapy, then the wounds will go away within a week, but provided that the person’s immunity is strong enough. With a weak protective function of the body, there is a likelihood of an aggravation of the situation and the development of very negative consequences.
This disease is contagious, and especially at the stage when the formations burst, and lymph stands out from them. This is where the virus is in concentrated form. Therefore, it is important to use antiviral therapy on time, otherwise the virus can affect healthy areas of the skin.
Transmission of infection occurs by contact with infected places, through the mucous membrane and damaged skin. From a sick mother to a small child. Even infected cells can move from person to person through a towel, dishes, cosmetics and other household items. In childhood, the body's immune defenses are not yet sufficiently formed, and the virus can penetrate through whole skin, without damage and cracks.
Causes of bubbles on the lips
According to statistics, about 90% of people are carriers of herpes. It invades the cells and subsides there indefinitely. Over time, the virus can activate and reach the surface of the skin, due to:
- cold;
- hypothermia;
- nervous breakdown, stress;
- chronic diseases in the acute stage;
- premenstrual period;
- avitaminosis;
- hormonal changes in the body.
If bubbles appear on the lips, treatment should be started immediately. A pronounced symptom is a fairly severe itching in the oral cavity. The therapy started at this stage is able to prevent the appearance of bubbles on the lips. Here, not only antiviral drugs should be used, but also immunomodulating or immunostimulating drugs.
Antiviral agents
Bubbles on the lips can be removed only with antiviral agents aimed at actively combating herpes. The most common among them are:
- "Acyclovir." This is a good remedy for colds on the lips. It is produced in the form of ointment and in the form of tablets. The drug can be applied both at the first sign of a disease, or in a more neglected form. Ointment is applied to the infected area every four hours for five days. If the disease is accompanied by a high temperature, then tablets should be treated, since they act not only on the affected area, but also on the whole body. A direct analogue to this medicine is the very well-known drug Zovirax.
- Viru Merz Serol. Another drug that gives a good result in the treatment of herpes on the lips. The gel is applied topically up to five times a day. If two days after using this remedy, there is no improvement, then you should consult a doctor to select another treatment.
- Valacyclovir and Famciclovir. Medicines that, when interacting with the virus, act like Acyclovir, but are considered more effective and are used when the latter does not give a result. There are a great many remedies similar to Valacyclovir and Famciclovir. For example, Valtrex, Famvir, Baneocin, etc.
- Oxolinic ointment. It gives a good result in the treatment of vesicles on the lips at the initial stage. It is absolutely safe. It is often used in the treatment of children.
For the treatment of water formations, agents are used that effectively fight the herpes simplex virus, and all of them help quickly if they are used for the first symptoms of the disease. Which of the whole variety of the pharmaceutical industry is better to choose, only a doctor can correctly suggest.
Immunostimulant therapy
Watery bubbles on the lips appear with a reduced immune defense of the body. A healthy body easily resists the effects of the herpes simplex virus, which breaks through to the surface of the skin when a person’s defenses fail. To prevent such an ailment, immunity should be raised.
The most common locations for herpes are the upper lip and corners of the mouth. Bubbles on the lower lip mean that the virus has penetrated the human body thoroughly and a comprehensive fight against it should be waged.
In this case, a course of immunostimulating drugs will turn out to be indispensable, which can be carried out both during treatment of watery formations, and after it, as an independent therapy. For immunostimulating treatment prescribed:
- means based on interferon, it can be "Viferon", "Cycloferon" and others;
- plant and bacterial immunomodulators of natural origin, such as Immunal, Bronhomunal, Ribomunil, Imudon.
- synthetic medicines, such as Polyoxidonium, Lycopid, Levamisole, etc.
All these drugs are aimed at raising the body's defenses and are able to further prevent the onset and development of herpetic infection.
Alternative methods of treatment
Bubbles on the lips (photo located in the article) is the simplest form of herpes that does not require serious treatment, so many people prefer alternative methods of treatment. As a rule, it is fir, tea tree, calendula or rosehip oil. These herbal remedies have regenerative and antiseptic qualities. They have a beneficial effect on the healing and healing process of wounds, and dry them.
In a positive way, colds on the lips are affected by the infusion of herbs such as chamomile, calendula, oak bark and celandine. Herbal infusion can not only wipe the damaged areas of the skin, but also make lotions, compresses with it.
Aloe juice is considered the most effective natural remedy. A fresh leaf is applied to the vesicles or the infected area is wiped with juice. Aloe has antiviral, wound healing and immunomodulating properties.
Often in the treatment of cold sores on the lips use garlic. A gruel is prepared from it or a clove is cut lengthwise. Impose on the sore several times a day.
Another effective folk remedy is considered to be a film that is located between the egg shell and protein. The film is applied to the problem area. It is periodically changed to a new one. If it has dried, then it is moistened with saliva. The procedure is performed in the evening, before bedtime.
Features of the disease in children
A bubble on the lip inside and on the outside of the oral cavity can be a manifestation of the common cold. In children, this phenomenon directly depends on the state of their immunity. By the age of three, babies will lose the immune defense that their mother passed on to them at birth, and their own will begin to form actively. As a result of such changes in the protective system, the child’s body is most susceptible to various viruses, including herpes.
The next most vulnerable period in children occurs at the age of 6-8 years, that is, when they begin to go to school. Here the appearance of the disease is associated with poor oral hygiene and a broader social circle of the child.
You can treat a cold in childhood with oxolin ointment or Acyclovir. Also in this situation, it is advisable to use alternative methods of treatment and not to forget in every way to increase the immunity of the child, including with the use of immunomodulating agents sold in a pharmacy (for example, "Anaferon Children's"). They will help children not only resist herpes, but also prevent the occurrence of colds, SARS and flu.
The occurrence of herpes in pregnant women
Herpes often occurs in pregnant women on the lip, in the mouth. The vial should be treated with antiviral drugs if other therapeutic methods do not help. An exception is the ointment "Acyclovir", which, when used externally, does not enter the bloodstream and does not affect the development of the fetus. Oxolinic ointment, which can be used at any stage of pregnancy, is considered safe. The intake of oral medications for herpes should occur under the close supervision of a physician.
An illness during pregnancy does not transmit the herpes simplex virus to a child by inheritance.
What should be the nutrition for herpes?
Small bubbles on the lips do not require significant changes in the diet. The only thing, doctors advise with herpes to lean on foods rich in lysine. This amino acid inhibits the development of pathogenic flora and is found mainly in chicken, fruits and raw vegetables.
If bubbles appear on the lip, then you should not lean on chocolate and raisins during this period, since these products contain arginine, which accelerates the growth of the virus.
Preventative measures
If vesicles appear on the lips (photos of this disease do not look very nice), then they should be treated immediately, since they deliver aesthetic and physical discomfort to their owner.
In order to prevent the occurrence of this ailment, you need to avoid colds in every way, eat right and lead an active lifestyle, and also actively strengthen the body's defense system. For this purpose, vitamins and immunomodulating medications are suitable. A daily intake of ascorbic acid will have a positive effect on health.
It should be remembered about lip hygiene. They do not need to be touched with dirty hands, especially in public places. In the cold season, lips should be protected from frost, otherwise cracks may form on them through which any virus will quickly penetrate.
To restore the full properties of the skin after herpes lesions, you should use every day hygienic lipstick, lip cosmetics with the addition of beeswax. Also, the mouth area can be treated with tea tree oil or grapefruit oil. Butter will have a beneficial effect on the lips, with which they should be lubricated up to 4 times a day.
White bubbles on the lips poison the lives of many people. In order to prevent them from entering your life, you need to carefully monitor your health condition and strengthen it in every way.
You should know that it is necessary to treat vesicles on the lips, as the virus can spread, manifest on other parts of the face and body. This will be a disease of a more severe form, and it is much more difficult to cure it.