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What is the reason for recurrent boils around the lips?
Question
I am 26 years old. I have an allergy around my lips. It occurs atleast twice in a year. It looks like a group of tiny boils. This is happening for the last 5-6 years. First two days, the boils are clear, third day onwards they start healing. My sister also gets the similar allergy. When she consulted a doctor, she was told to eat ground nuts. But there was no improvement. When I consulted a doctor, I was told it is because of some deficiency. He gave me some medicines also. But it healed without taking any medicines. Why is this happening? Is it hereditary?
Expert Answer
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Prof (Dr) DM ThappaAug 05, 2005
Associate Professor and Head,
Dermatology and STD Department, JIPMER,
Pondicherry
Dermatology and STD Department, JIPMER,
Pondicherry
You are most likely having recurrent herpes labialis. It is caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (in most of the cases) and is recurrent and chronic in course. It presents with a cluster of clear fluid filled blisters around the lips. Stress, menstruation, exposure of sun, fever etc. are precipitating factors. It usually heals within 4-5 days. Topical acyclovir 5% cream every 4 hourly may help or systemically acyclovir 400 mg thrice daily for 5 days may be taken. It is better to start treatment early to get relief with these medicines. There is no cure for this problem. It is not a hereditary disease but is transmitted from one person to another through mucous membranes.
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