Corner of Lips Sore

snugglebunny · Post by **snugglebunny** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 3:37 pm

I've been taping my mouth closed since last April. Recently I've experienced red marks (soreness) at the corners of my lips. I use 1" 3M microporetape placed horizontally over my entire lip area. I apply lip balm very heavily before use. Does anyone have a solution or tip?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 7:02 pm

Could be oral thrush are they cracked at the corners? you will need thrush cream and vitamin b dosage high if thats the case. It took me 2 months for mine to heal

Sleepy Dog Lover · Post by **Sleepy Dog Lover** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:24 pm

I've been having that problem off and on. For me, I think it is from drooling in my sleep, because usually when I have that problem I have woken up drooling.

bdp522 · Post by **bdp522** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:04 am

You could try using Aquaphor healing ointment on the corners of your mouth during the day. You could use it at night also, but be sure to only use a tiny bit(it will keep the tape from sticking). You can get Aquaphor at almost any drug store. Get the smallest size possible, this stuff goes a long way and lasts forever. If the soreness is due to chapping, the Aquaphor should solve the problem in a day or two.

Brenda

grumpygirl · Post by **grumpygirl** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:13 am

Hello All- I've been having a problem with irritations of the skin around my bottom and upper lip. I am using Micropore tape also and have been using it for several months now. If I apply any cream to help soothe it the darn tape won't stick. I tried using a Hybrid FF mask for a night and I can't stand the way it leaks and the feeling of the chin flap. Any suggestions?

bdp522 · Post by **bdp522** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:16 am

You could try putting a thin coat of milk of magnesia on the skin first. The tape will still stick, but you will have a protective coating on the skin. I have done this on occasion and it works well for me. I only use the Milk of magnesia for as long as it takes for the skin to clear up(usually 2 or 3 days).

Brenda

grumpygirl · Post by **grumpygirl** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:23 am

Well thanks Brenda that is something I never would have thought of. I'll get some Milk of Magnesia today and hopefully it will help. BTW, my doc was not very happy recently when I told her I was taping my mouth. She went on about suffocation etc, etc. I really did not know how to respond to what she was saying-only that FF masks are just too uncomfortable for me and I am happy with my Opus now. Do any of you have any fear of suffocation due to taping ? How do you resolve those questions?

bdp522 · Post by **bdp522** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:56 am

I told my MD that I was taping every night and he was fine with it. I can get the tape off in about 2 seconds if need be. If for any reason my machine shuts down, I wake up almost immediately.
Bottom line is only you can decide if taping is right for you. It works for me.

Brenda

snugglebunny · Post by **snugglebunny** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:39 am

Thanks Brenda. I'm going to try the Aquaphor healing ointment. I'll also try placing the tape vertically and not cover the corners of my mouth until it heals.

bdp522 · Post by **bdp522** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 2:26 pm

You could also try poligrip strips. I have never used them, but I have read of them here. You could use them to stick the lips together, giving the surrounding area time to heal.

Brenda

snugglebunny · Post by **snugglebunny** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 3:23 pm

I started using the Aquaphor yesterday & it's helped already. However, do you know what I can do to prevent this from happening again. Do you think the poligrip strips would help?

bdp522 · Post by **bdp522** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 4:29 pm

I just be sure to coat the area very well with chapstick. When I notice a little redness(or soreness) I use the aquaphor.

Brenda

gardenrebecca · Post by **gardenrebecca** » Sat Feb 16, 2008 2:45 pm

I tape... and use 3m's medipore soft clorth surgical tape... only one that doesn't in the long run mess up my mouth... then in the morning i put on some nature's gate tea tree lotion, and i'm good to go. the tape i'm using has an added advantage... its scored, so a 2 inch piece is just right... then i turn over the corners so i can rip it off in a hurry. dr. decided with me that it was the only useable option.

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