Insect Bite Related Lip Swelling

Insect bite is a common event in a tropical and thickly populated country like India. Insect bite’s physical effect on skin receives less attention, especially in the rural regions. An uncommon yet interesting aspect that arises out of diagnosing insect bite mucositis is the similarity it may pose with other mucosal lesions. The effect of bite may last long or lead to undesired lesion in course of treatment quite certainly in case of underlying systemic disorder. This is an article which reports a case of insect bite and traumatic ulcer of lower lip with highlights on pathogenesis, clinical features, effect of underlying systemic condition and treatment options.