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How Do You Cure Severely Chapped Lips?

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Posted on Fri, 28 Apr 2023
Question: my son is 10 year old. has got very dry lips. sometimes i can see blood. this is when we use all kinds of creams and vaseline. last week some rash has got developed which slightly hurts while trying to open the mouth. He always had a dry skin problem. used to have rashes too, but they all used to become okay with time. This time the lips are in cracked shape for 11 months.
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (44 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Cheilitis, topical steroid, moisturising cream and antihistaminic.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

It seems to be cheilitis which is inflammation of the lips.

It could be related to eczema or lip licking.

If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply him topical steroid like mometasone cream on the affected areas along with the application of moisturizing cream on the entire lips.

Topical steroids are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.

If it is associated with itching give him tablet Cetrizine.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
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How Do You Cure Severely Chapped Lips?

Brief Answer: Cheilitis, topical steroid, moisturising cream and antihistaminic. Detailed Answer: Hi, It seems to be cheilitis which is inflammation of the lips. It could be related to eczema or lip licking. If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply him topical steroid like mometasone cream on the affected areas along with the application of moisturizing cream on the entire lips. Topical steroids are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them. If it is associated with itching give him tablet Cetrizine. Hope I have answered your query. Regards, Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist