Bumps

Bump on my Lip: Swollen, Inside, White, Hurts, Itches, red, Painful, Get Rid

By Yousef Emad

Posted on October 17, 2016

What causes bump on my lip? Get insights on the causes of white bumps on lips, red, itchy, painful, how to get rid and treat.

Allergic reaction, oral cancer, and irritation from food products, cold sores, sun burn and many more are some of the reasons for bumps on lip. Lip bump can visually range from red and irritated, to flesh- toned and hardly noticeable to anyone but only you.

Causes of bump on my lips

Bump on upper lip

Bumps on lips can range in size, color, and texture. Their causes may be due to acute and chronic conditions as well. Some of the causes of bumps on lips may include the following.

Allergic reaction

Your skin is sensitive to different products either contained in beauty products like lip sticks and lip balms. Food you eat may also not go well with you if you are prone to allergies. You may also react to environmental conditions that are not favorable to your body.

Bacterial infection

Bacteria is the main victim of infection in the whole world. When your lips are exposed to the victim, you may end up developing bumps. Some of the conditions that promote these are, cracks on the lips, poor lips products, dampness on the lips and poor hygiene.

Canker sores (or cold sores)

This is a problem that is associated with red or white bumps on the lips that appear to be ulcers. These bumps on lip may be painful especially when the lips are dry. You may need to clean the affected area and apply the rightful over the counter topical cream.

Fordyce granules, harmless white spots

These are common spots that form on your lips in most cases due to allergy or severe weather conditions. They are usually identified with a white color appearance and in some cases they appear at the corners of the lips.

Oral cancer

This is the most serious condition of the bump that appear on the lip. If you realize a pump that is resistant to over the counter medicine, instead of reducing it keeps on increasing in size, you have a reason to visit your dermatologist who will diagnose and ascertain the condition behind the bump

Other causes of bump on lip

Hand, foot, and mouth disease
Milia – this is a tiny benign cyst or it is also known as milk spot
Mucoceles – these are bumps that form when the salivary glands are blocked
Oral herpes – herpes is a sexually transmitted disease that can as well result to bumps to appear on the lips.
Oral thrush – commonly known as candida; is a yeast disease that is also seen with a rush on the lips. If you realize this avoid sugary foods on the lips as it propagates the problem
Perioral dermatitis – this is a face rash that occur due to skin irritation.

Most of the bumps that appear on the lips are harmless and can go away on their own, or with the help of simple home remedies, or over the counter treatments. If the case is serious like for oral cancer, consider running to the doctor immediately.

When am I supposed to see a doctor for the bump on my lip?

You are supposed to seek emergency medical care if you experience the following symptoms along with bumps on your lips:

Continuous bleeding of the lips that won’t stop
Difficulty in breathing
Sudden swelling of the lips
Breaking out into a rash that spreads rapidly

Also you have to be cautious when you are having the following symptoms:

Bumps that are very painful and wont cool any sooner
Bumps that ooze blood
Bumps that worsen over time or seem to be enlarging instead of disappearing
Swelling of the jaw
A soft, white patchy area on your lips
Tongue numbness.

Bump on my Lip that doesn’t hurt

Not all bumps on lips are painful, they may be painless, on the upper or lower lip, with a head or without one. If I realize that I have a bump on my lip that does not hurt, I can opt for the doctor to find out what could be the cause.

Hurtles bump on my lip?

Ok probably this is a normal finding. The mouth is constantly subjected to a lot of stress and physical trauma, like accidentally biting your lip when you chew food. These small traumas can lead to the formation of resolving areas of scar tissue, which may appear as small bumps.

These bumps are supposed to slowly disappear over time and are not anything that you need to worry about. There are a few different types of sores in the mouth that hurt, including cold sores caused by herpes virus and canker sores caused by physical trauma.

Note: not all bumps that are hurtles should cause worry, at the same time, not all bumps on the lips that are hurtles should be assumed.

Bump on my Lip that Hurts

Painful bump on lip

Pimple on lip are usually confused with cold sores, among other problems that are featured by painful blister like, acne like zit appearances near, or around and on your lips. They may also appear on the lip corners, upper lip, lower lip or even on the inside or inner lip.

Are lip pimples painful?

When compared to cold sores, pimples are not very painful unless you irritate or try to pop them unsuccessfully. Although, it is normal to have inflamed lesion or pimple.

If you have a lip pimple that hurts so bad, it could be cystic acne under the skin. This kind of pimple will always be very painful and any attempt to pop it will only make it worse for you. You are also likely to develop a scar if you attempted to forcefully pop it before it ripe.

I usually soothe a painful bump on my lip by trying some simple home remedies such as cold compresses, warm compresses and avoid touching or irritating it. If you experience extreme pain, you can try using some pain killers prescribed by a doctor.

Swollen Bump on Lip

Many at times, you might end up with swollen lip from pimple, especially if the lip pimple is infected or if you tried to squeeze or pop it without a success. Swollen pimple on lips can also be aggravated by accidentally biting the pimple or food touching it as you eat. Don’t be surprised if you end up with a fat lip from pimple attack.

Having a swollen bump on my lip, what should I do?

Apart from having a swollen pimple on your lip, another common causes of swollen lip pimple could be cystic acne, which are likely to spread also to the chin.

You can help to soothe a swollen lip using warm compresses, cold compresses and apply some toothpaste on the pimple. It is advisable not to use some of the topical products which can be harmful if ingested. To add on that, you have also to avoid licking the pimple with your tongue.

Bump on the inside of my Lip

Bump on my lip, inside

When a pimple forms on the inside of the lip, it is sometimes regarded to as oral mucocele. This is a type of cyst that usually appears on the inside of the lower lip. It can also be referred to as the mucous retention cyst, mucous extravasation cyst or the mucous cyst of the oral mucosa.

The oral mucocele is also presented in the medical literature as the mucous retention and the extravasation phenomena as well. There are two processes involved in the appearance of a bump on the inside of the lip. The first is one is represented by the mucous extravasation and the second is the development of the mucous cyst.

Bump on my lip in the inside

Pimple on the inside of the lip will form after the connective tissue has swollen and fluid collects in the cyst. The fluid contained in the mucocele is usually known as mucin.
In case you have mucous extravasation, local trauma or damage leads to the rupture of a salivary gland.
The mucous cyst can occur when the salivary gland is either obstructed or ruptured may be due to accident.
There is no sex prevalence but the condition is usually encountered in children and young adults.
The bump on side of the lip is often examined as a disorder of the salivary glands. It is rarely found on the upper lip and it can also appear in other areas of the mouth, such as the inside cheek, tongue and mouth floor.

Causes of Bump on Inside of Lip

These are numerous most common causes that result to the formation of a bump on inside of the lip. Let us look at some of them here:

Ruptured or obstructed salivary gland due to the following:
Local trauma or damage, such as getting hit in the face accidentally biting on self
Repeated biting or chewing of the lower lip
Mechanical injury during the process of mastication
Chronic irritation of your oral cavity maybe due to excessive and prolonged smoking, eating spicy foods, drinking hot beverages
Surgical operation or trauma done to the salivary gland
Congenital variant that may result from birth trauma
Burns in the local oral cavity
Oral infections

Bump on my Lip Line

Unanticipated occurrence of bumps on the lining of your lips can cause concern. Bumps on lip can be a sign of herpes virus. Herpes virus is treatable, but cannot be cured. If you develop white bumps on the lips lining, see your doctor for a proper evaluation and treatment.

Causes of a Bump on my lip edge

There are variety of conditions, including acne and a kind of bacterial infection known as impetigo, which cause bumps on the edge of your lips. Some doctors may refer to them as the vermilion border of lip.

Furthermore, if your bumps lack the features of acne, which is characterized by painful, plugged bumps, usually distributed over the face, shoulders and upper torso, or impetigo, which is characterized by easily-ruptured bumps that have a honey-crusted top. The bumps may be herpes cold sores.

Something about Herpes

Herpes simplex virus type 1 causes herpes cold sores on the lip or inside the mouth, although a small percentage of it may be caused by herpes type 2, as the virus is most often associated with genital herpes.

White Bump on my Lip

There are numerous causes can lead to white bumps on the lips. These may include the following:

Fordyce spots:These harmless, tiny white bumps inside the lips or that are visible sebaceous or oil-producing glands. The spots usually increase in size as a person gets older. A person may have one small bump or as many as 100 bumps on the lips, typically on the inner portion.
Herpes simplex virus -1:Oral herpes can cause white bumps or canker sores on your lips. They may first appear as small sores then become blistered and fluid-filled.
Milia:usually common in babies, they are small, white bumps that occur when small, dead skin cells becomes trapped in the skin. While milia most commonly occur on the face, they can as well appear on the lips.
Oral cancer:A white bump may appear on the face as flat or raised with a soft or soft texture. The bump is usually painless at first but may eventually start to bleed or form ulcers. Sun exposure, alcohol abuse, tobacco use especially chewing it, and the human papillomavirus (HPV) are all common oral cancer causes.
Oral thrush:this is a fungal infection that causes white lesions on the lips, mouth, gums, or tonsils. The fungus Candida albicans is the most common fungal infection that cause oral thrush.

In some cases, white bump on my lips are a harmless genetic variation. Just as some people have moles or birthmarks, others may have white bumps on the lips.

When should I seek medical help for white bump on my lip?

White bumps on the lips are rarely a cause to seek emergency medical care. However, you can make an appointment with your doctor if you have some the following symptoms along with white bumps on the lips:

White bumps that are painful
bumps that are bleeding
a choky feeling or feeling as if something is caught in your throat
jaw or neck swelling
numbness of the tongue
difficulty chewing or swallowing
fever or sore throat

If your white bumps do not go away after two weeks, you have a reason to get worried and you should make an appointment to see your doctor.

Bump on my Lip that Itches

Itchy bumps on lips is usually nothing to worry about. Although due to uncomfortable feeling and your lips may even be sore and swollen you can get concern. There can be blistering, peeling and a rash around your mouth.

What Causes Itchy pimples on Lips?

There can be numerous different causes of itchy lips. Have you changed facial products or soaps, or have you changed your makeup? Were you possibly exposed to an illness? Here are a few of the most common causes of that itchy bump on your lip:

Cold sores – are usually caused by a virus known as, herpes simplex. This is not the same herpes as genital herpes, it just comes from the herpes family.

Symptoms:

Itchy lips
Pain around the lips
Swelling
Small bump or bumps near the lips

Allergies – If you have swollen itchy bumps on lips you may be having an allergic reaction to something. Some people only associate allergies with a runny nose or hives, but itchy lips and mouths are also a common symptoms. It is caused by allergenic proteins in foods that you eat that are similar to pollen you are allergic to.

Symptoms:

Itchy lips
Lip swelling
Tongue and mouth swelling

Vitamin B12 Deficiency – This usually occurs with deficiencies in the B vitamin groups. Vitamin B12 deficiency can be caused by numerous health issues such as digestive system issues, heavy alcohol use, or autoimmune disorders. It could also be diet related. The symptoms of B12 deficiency can include problems around the mouth area such as the following;

Symptoms:

Sore tongue
Bleeding gums
Lip discomfort

Red Bump on my Lip

Small or big red spots on the lips may be so painful and irritating. They may cause you problems and even prevent from attending your important function.

May not look like a blister or a cold sore that may go away on its own. It is important that when you have a red stubborn bump on your lip, you visit your doctor who may give further advice on the cause and required treatment.

How to Get Rid of Bump on my Lip

Home remedies for bumps on lips

A bump on lip can be embarrassing and painful. It may be accompanied by bleeding and cuts, and can cause difficulty eating, drinking, talking or even opening your mouth. The swelling may occur due to some kind of trauma to the soft tissue of the lips.

Apart from consulting your doctor you may use over-the-counter or prescribed medicines to treat a swollen lip. But there are some excellent home remedies as well that will help get rid of it quickly.

Home remedies

Cold Compress

As soon as I notice a bump on my lip, I usually apply a cold compress. This is one of the best ways to help reduce the swelling caused by lip piercing.

Aloe Vera

Has several anti-inflammatory properties that are very effective in reducing swelling as well as the burning sensation from a swollen bump on lip. This remedy is best for insect bites or some kind of allergic reaction

Black Tea Bag

Black tea contains compounds known as tannins, which have great astringent qualities that can reduce swelling in the soft tissues of the lips. Soak a black tea bag in warm water for about 10 minutes, and allow it to cool, then apply it gently on the bump on lip.

Honey

Honey has a natural healing as well as antibacterial properties to effectively and quickly treat a swelling on the lip. It will keep your lips well moisturized, prevent infection and reduce inflammation.

Turmeric

Turmeric powder has antiseptic as well as healing properties to treat a bump on the lip. The antiseptic properties will also prevent infection. You can make an herbal ointment with turmeric power.

Baking Soda

I once used baking soda to treat a bump on my lip caused by an allergic reaction, a fever blister, or an insect or mosquito bite. Baking soda help reduce the pain as well as inflammation.

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