Your current routine is safe and very reasonable. Avoiding sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) is excellent, as it prevents further irritation to your lip. Vitamin B12 (Methycobal) supports tissue healing, and a povidone-iodine (Betadine) rinse helps keep the area clean, though it should be used sparingly to avoid dryness. For the painful sores, a simple over-the-counter protective paste or a mild anesthetic gel containing lidocaine can offer targeted relief. Please stay hydrated and avoid spicy or acidic foods that might sting. If the sores do not improve within ten days or worsen, please consult a doctor for a physical evaluation.

I understand how frustrating it is to deal with a weak voice for over three weeks. Since your voice change has lasted 25 days, it is best to consult an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) specialist. They can gently examine your vocal cords to find the exact cause, as gargling with povidone-iodine (Betadine) doesn't reach the vocal cords directly. In the meantime, please rest your voice as much as possible, avoid whispering (which actually strains your vocal cords more), and stay well-hydrated with warm water. This is very common and highly treatable, so try not to worry. We will work on getting your voice back to normal soon!

Azithromycin is an antibiotic that treats certain bacterial infections, but it will not work against viral infections, and some bacteria may be resistant to it. Additionally, while a Betadine gargle can temporarily soothe throat discomfort, it cannot cure the underlying infection. Because your symptoms are persisting, the best step is to see a healthcare provider for a targeted throat swab. This will identify the exact cause?whether bacterial, viral, or otherwise?so you can get the correct treatment.

When symptoms return after unprotected sex, it is often because your partner may be carrying the yeast without symptoms, passing it back to you. Additionally, semen can alter your vaginal pH, making it easier for infections to return. Since clotrimazole and Betadine haven't cleared this up, it is very important to see a healthcare provider. You may need a different prescription strength, or we may need to test for other common conditions that mimic yeast infections. This is very common and highly treatable. Your partner may also need to be treated.

While Savlon and Betadine are excellent antiseptics, applying them four times a day can actually irritate her delicate skin and delay healing. Instead, try gently cleaning the area twice a day with warm saline (salt water) and keeping it dry. Please avoid removing the earring, as the hole can close and trap the infection. Since there is active pus, it is best to have a healthcare provider look at her ear. She may need a prescription antibiotic ointment or oral medication to clear this up safely.

It is very common to experience a lingering scratchy throat and phlegm after a fever, often due to post-nasal drip. Your choice of warm lemon tea is excellent for soothing the throat, and Betadine gargles can help reduce local irritation, though they should only be used for a few days. To help clear the phlegm, try staying highly hydrated and using steam inhalation. Because these symptoms have lasted over two weeks, it is best to see a doctor to ensure there is no lingering secondary infection or allergy.