Lábio (filtrum) irritado com pele vermelha e descamativa

Um pequeno, mas definitivo ponto localizado acima do meu lábio (filtrum) tem estado vermelho, descamando, dolorido e, às vezes, um pouco coçante desde janeiro. Nunca cicatrizou completamente por um longo período de tempo e sempre exigiu algum tipo de lubrificante para evitar que secasse, descamasse e ficasse mais vermelho. Às vezes, parece completamente normal... por algumas horas ou enquanto está sendo medicado. Consultei vários médicos e nenhum deles conseguiu prescrever soluções de tratamento que tenham ajudado a curto ou longo prazo para resolver o problema.

Meu médico fez um swab na área e os resultados deram negativo. Este foi o relatório: 'Nenhuma célula polimorfonuclear vista, nenhuma célula epitelial escamosa vista, nenhum organismo visto'.

Meu médico diagnosticou da seguinte forma:

vermelhidão persistente e pequenas pústulas no lábio, filtrum desde janeiro, apesar de zovirax/caltrex/Hyderm.

Ao longo dos meses, também expus meu lábio a muitos ambientes diferentes sem mudança em nenhum ambiente (sob condições protetoras seguras):

1) Clima extremamente quente

2) Clima extremamente frio

3) Luz solar direta

4) Sombra

Tentei as seguintes soluções sem resolver a causa raiz e eliminar o problema - por favor, ajude!!! Soluções tentadas:

1) Óleo de Melaleuca

2) Vaselina

3) Peróxido de hidrogênio

4) Zovirax

5) Bioderm (tratamento antibiótico)

6) Creme GM Hyderm 1%

7) Creme de hidrocortisona 0,5%

8) Pomada Fucidin 2%

9) Óleo de vitamina E 100% puro

10) Creme para o rosto (Complex 15, loção hidratante Clinique)

11) Nada na área de jeito nenhum

Qual pode ser esse problema? Quais outras soluções possíveis posso tentar? Dei tempo suficiente entre medicamentos, pomadas e cremes e até passei semanas sem colocar nada. O resultado permanece o mesmo: pele irritada, vermelha e descamada que se inflama (?) sem gatilhos específicos.

Não coloquei nenhuma creme, loção, maquiagem, limpador, sabonete ou qualquer coisa nova que eu não tenha usado há anos. Desde a irritação, parei de usar todos os produtos naquela área inteira. Limpei apenas com água e raramente com sabonete suave (por exemplo, após nadar ou usar protetor solar).

Obrigado pela atenção, diagnóstico e sugestões de remédios!!

Alguém?

I’ve had that same problem all my life It started when I was about 4-5 and I’m 35 now . I was given a cream my dad found that took the problem away as long as I use it at least once a week it doesn’t crack bleed or peel anymore . I would get so annoyed and insecure because it looked horrible but now it’s smooth again . As soon as I start to notice any flare up I put a pea size on and it’s gone in about a day or two . I used to go months with this problem and only have maybe one day a month of relief now it feels great almost all yr. it is a prescribed cream but can be found on eBay . It’s called gelmicin it’s an antifungal and it’s the only thing that’s ever worked for me . Ive tried about a million creams and remedies nothing ever worked but this. Hope you find relief . This cream hardly doesn’t sting or burn it’s pretty easy on the irritated skin. Good luck 

Thank you stace06932! This is a good tip! But I used different product...

I suffered with the same symptom and had social anxiety throughout my young adult life.

I tried maintaining good diet, which in a way helped reducing my other skin issues like acne, blemishes and uneven skin tone. But the rash on my philtrum comes and goes without warning. Smiling and laughing were always painful. I lived in tropical weather country but I never thought that played a part with it, until I moved to South Korea for 3 years. That's when I realized the rash and flaky skin on my philtrum never came back throughout autumn winter and spring. I never changed my skin routine, but during these seasons I'll apply healing gel to get rid of the scars at that area.

Now I'm back in my home town, the rash seldom came back, but when it does I'll apply any non alcohol gel to relief the rash or at least stops it from getting worst. Not Vaseline, but Mentholatum Deep Moist Menthol Lipbalm was also my other counter measure to apply on my philturm, it's the only lipbalm I know works for me.

I also stopped taking claritin or loratadine, if possible. Reason is, I realized that when I took antihistamine the skin on my philtrum will get worst. But if I don't take antihistamine my philtrum area remained normal. So, I only took antihistamine if my allergy reaction is really really bad.

And unfortunately I had a bad allergy last week and I took 2 small tablets of antihistamine for 4 days in a row. AS expected it came like a nightmare. Irritation on the philtrum I can handle, but when it went up to the subnasale that's where it hurts!

So I googled everywhere for any cream that can heal this, and all said the same, no ultimate resolution. Until I found yours!!

Unfortunately we have no access to Gelmicin here in Asia, but by referencing to what the product contains, I found the closest thing. Basically I just go to Anti-Fungal cream counter and look for the ones with either Betametasona, Clotrimazol, and/or Gentamicina. The only anti-fungal cream I found only had Clotrimazol in it, but I tried it anyway... and it works!

Took me two days to patiently apply on the area, 3 times a day. And I always wiped the area clean first before putting new application. Now it's clear as day. The only set back now is to put healing cream on the crack wound on my subnasale. Now I can talk, smile and laugh again.

Hope this helps, as I know Stace06932 tips definitely did for me

Thanks!!

Thank you so much for writing this! I ordered some gelminic and it’s working wonders. I’m so grateful! I’ve been suffering with a crack Philtrium for too long and finally something that’s actually working. 

So glad it helped I know how hard it is to struggle with this skin problem . I’ve been using gelmicin for years and it’s the only thing that will clear up my face I use it on any skin flare up it worked on my daughters acne And excema on her arms and face . Hope it continues to work for you . Thanks for sharing . 

So glad it helped . I understand how hard it can be getting creams in Asia I was stationed in uinongbu when I was in the army in South Korea 2id and it was very hard finding stuff for my skin. Hope your skin continues to heal . 

So glad it helped I know how hard it is to struggle with this skin problem . I’ve been using gelmicin for years and it’s the only thing that will clear up my face I use it on any skin flare up it worked on my daughters acne And excema on her arms and face . Hope it continues to work for you . Thanks for sharing . 

Hi ,i have had similar flare up on the philtrum area from my puberty onwards. Consulted many doctors in Singapore and everyone said its eczema and prescribed steroid. The whole area became very dark , and i feel very ashamed to face people. After 20 yrs, when i consulted a gynae in india, i shared this issue. She suggested to do the threading on that area. Sometimes, hair can get stuck and develop infection. I started threading and its disappeared. I ever thankful to her. Those who have not tried, please try and see.

hi there. I have the exact same condition and am looking to resolve this issue. Was wandering if you ever found a remedy?

hello,
I have been suffering from this issue for many years, now it’s gone in less than 4minutes thanks to Gelmicin cream!! I just created this account because I wanted to thank you for this magical solution and I want to encourage others to give it a try.
Forevergrateful :slight_smile:

Hello! I am experiencing the same issue since December 2022.
!!! I AM NOT A PERFESSIONNAL THIS IS MY EXPERIENCE AND IT MIGHT HELP YOU!!!
Description :
*Red/pink and sometimes it calms down
*Rash
*dry and cracked
*Inflamed and irritated
*Very sensitive
*Skin splits and bleeds
*Dark
*Burns
*Tight
*and hurts really bad

I did many research of what it could be and I found out that might be perioral dermatitis

Here is clear description of what it is.:
Inflammation of the skin around the mouth.
The exact cause of perioral dermatitis is unknown. Misuse of steroid creams may play a role.
Small, red, pus-filled bumps and mild peeling of the skin around the mouth are symptoms. The condition can also affect the skin around the nose, cheeks, and eyes.
A combination of self-care steps and medications, including topical agents, can help treat perioral dermatitis.

This is the descrpition of how mine looks and it feels like.

And here is what I tried:
*Hydrocortisone 1%
*bepanthen cream
*Aquaphor oniment
*Olive oil
*Reduce dairy and sugar
*covering it up
*Herb teas
*Lotes of water

Things that made it worse:
*Using Hydrocortisone cream
*Covering it up
*Using Bepanthen cream

  • Using Aquophor oniment
  • Using Olive oil
  • or using anything to moisterize it or any kind of reliving cream/gel

Things that actually helped:
*Not putting anything on it
*Reduce dairy and suger ( I think it helped a little )

  • Herb teas( I think it helped a little)
  • Not covering it up at all( When sleeping too)

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