How do you treat and prevent bug bites on your lip?

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I seem to get a bug bites on my lip about 3 times a year.
When I do, my lip becomes puffy and painful. Kinda looks like a giant pink tennis ball protruding from my bottom lip.

I've tried icing my lips, but it doesn't always help reduce the swelling. I remember I tried draining the bite, but it left a huge nasty scab and a scar that took months to recover.

These bites usually occur at night, when I'm asleep so it may be bed bugs or something. I wash my sheets and blankets every month or so.

So, is there a better way to treat a bug bite on the lip?
And how can I prevent getting bitten?

Bugs don't usually bite a person's lips. This sounds more like cold sores to me.

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2 Comments on How do you treat and prevent bug bites on your lip?

  1. ikehubbs on Sun, 14th Dec 2008 5:03 pm

    2. Well, I would try wearing pants when your out at night. To treat them, I don't know, see a gynecologist.
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  2. Lycanthrope777 on Sun, 14th Dec 2008 5:24 pm

    3. Bugs don't usually bite a person's lips. This sounds more like cold sores to me.
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