What should I do if blisters and scabs appear on my lips? It's itchy and I want to scratch it.

Many people know that blisters on the lips are very uncomfortable. So what should you do if blisters and scabs appear on your lips? What should I do if the blisters on my lips are itchy and I want to scratch them?

What to do if blisters and scabs grow on lips

Step 1: Observe whether there is suppuration

If blisters appear on the lips, it is considered to be caused by getting a fever or herpes simplex virus infection. Usually after the scab forms, as long as there is no suppuration or bleeding, the patient can basically recover quickly relying on his own immunity. Therefore, you should pay attention to whether the scab is festering, bleeding, or oozing yellow fluid.

Step 2: Clean the area with saline solution

If you find blisters, scabs and pus on your lips, it is considered that infection has occurred after the blisters were broken. At this time, you need to clean your lips with saline solution first, and use a cotton swab to squeeze out the pus. Saline solution can not only clean the pus on the lips, but also has a bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect.

Step 3: Topical application

After cleaning the pus on the lips, you can apply erythromycin ointment, herpes eye drops, etc. with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects under the guidance of a doctor to avoid continued infection and pus discharge. Usually apply 1-2 times a day. If it is a viral cold sore, you need to apply acyclovir ointment topically under the guidance of a doctor, which will generally lead to significant improvement. In some cases, local wet compresses are also required, follow the doctor's advice.

Step 4: Oral medication

If blisters and scabs form on the lips and secondary infection and inflammation occur, you will need to take oral anti-inflammatory drugs under the guidance of a doctor. And if the blisters on the lips are caused by herpes labialis, symptomatic medication is needed, and those with severe symptoms may require intravenous medication.

Step 5: Maintain local hygiene

If blisters and scabs appear on the lips, whether or not you apply medicine, you must pay attention to maintaining local hygiene afterwards to avoid infection or worsening of infection. Rinse your mouth after meals, and use a soft tissue to gently wipe off any food or soup left on your lips. Be careful not to rub the scabbed area hard, as this will help with quick recovery.

What to do if blisters on lips are itchy and you want to scratch them

1. Avoid scratching

Blisters on the lips are itchy, and many people want to scratch them, but scratching may cause the blisters to burst. In addition, hands touch many things every day, which is unhygienic, so infection is likely to occur after the blisters burst. Moreover, blisters on the lips are very itchy, which is mostly caused by herpes simplex virus infection. After the blisters burst, they may also infect the skin around the lips.

2. Apply toothpaste to relieve itching

Since you can't scratch the itchy blisters on your lips, you have to find a way to relieve the itch, and applying toothpaste on your lips is a good way to relieve the itch. Apply some toothpaste on the blisters before going to bed, and you will feel a cool feeling, which can effectively relieve the itching sensation and prevent you from scratching because of the itch. Apply the toothpaste evenly and be careful not to stain your pillow when you sleep. Of course, if you don’t go out during the day or don’t care about your image, you can also apply toothpaste during the day.

3. Apply aloe vera gel to promote recovery

If you have blisters on your lips, you can not only apply toothpaste, but also apply aloe vera gel if you have it at home to relieve the itching. First of all, aloe vera gel has a cooling feeling when applied, which can relieve the itching and pain caused by blisters. Aloe vera gel also has the effects of clearing away heat and detoxifying, reducing inflammation and killing bacteria, inhibiting inflammation, astringing sores, and promoting cell regeneration, which can effectively promote the recovery of lips.

4. Apply erythromycin ointment to avoid infection

When the blisters on your lips are itchy and you accidentally scratch them, you can buy a tube of erythromycin ointment to apply. Erythromycin ointment is an over-the-counter dermatological drug that is available in almost all pharmacies. It is very easy to get secondary infection after scratching the blisters on the lips. Applying an appropriate amount of erythromycin ointment on the ulcerated area has a good bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect, which can avoid infection and promote recovery. Apply 3-5 times a day, and the condition will generally improve in about 3 days.

5. Secondary infection requires medication

The above-mentioned methods for dealing with itchy blisters on the lips are quite effective when the symptoms are mild. However, if the blisters on the lips develop serious secondary infections such as ulceration, pus discharge, swollen lymph nodes, etc., it is necessary to apply local medications and take oral antibacterial and antiviral drugs for treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

Here is an introduction to how to deal with blisters and scabs on the lips. If it itches, don’t scratch it as it can easily lead to infection.