PMC3886067_01
A = Erosions and crusted areas on the lower lip. B = Erosions on the upper
lip. C = Supragingival calculus and stains on the lower anterior teeth.
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Intraoral examination revealed ulcerated and eroded areas on the lower lip (Figure 1A). The lesion was extending from the right angle of the mouth to the left side, superiorly from the vermilion border of the lip to 2 mm from the cutaneous margin of the lip (Figure 1B). The lower anterior teeth had gingival recession and deposits of the calculus (Figure 1C), which was in close approximation with the lesion.
A = The allergen test performed using cut glove finger tip on the patient's
forearm. B = Erythematous areas noticed at the site of application.
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After consulting a medical specialist an allergen test (use test) was performed using cut glove finger tip (same brand of gloves was used), dipped in saline applied on the patient's forearm for 15 minutes (Figure 2A). Erythematous areas were noticed at the site of application (Figure 2B).
A = Healing of the lesion at the time of discharge. B = Complete healing of
the lesion after 8 months.
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The patient was reviewed and discharged after 7 days (Figure 3A). The patient was reviewed after 8 months and complete healing of the lesion was noted (Figure 3B).