DOI: 10.36347/sjds.2015.v02i01.016

Pages: 79-81

Abstract: Self medication of over the counter drugs has created a whole new challenge in the field of medicine. The aid of modern technology, like the internet in self prescribing, certain medications in developing countries is in the rise. The present case deals with the challenge of diagnosing the etiology of a soft tissue abscess The present case presentation is a soft tissue abscess of the upper lip caused due to self medication. Dental professional should educate the patients to stop self medicating.