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Suggest Remedies For Hardness On Lips
Question: Hi, it seems my lips are become hard and its harming when I try to make it moisturized... pls suggest a way to keep it healthy and in its natural colour??..
Brief Answer:
Either contact dermatitis or cheilitis, upload pictures and provide additional information
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
It might be due to contact dermatitis or cheilitis.
I would like to know,
is it only hard or they are swollen or is it cracked or is it dry.?
Is only lower lip affected or both lips affected?
Is it associated with any pain?
Are you having any dental infection?
Since when you are facing this problem?
Does it occur continuously? Or any seasonal variations?
If possible upload the pictures? Photos can help a lot in predicting the condition.
Kindly answer the questions and UPLOAD the images, I'll be glad to help you out.
Take care.
Either contact dermatitis or cheilitis, upload pictures and provide additional information
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX
Welcome.
I have gone through your query.
It might be due to contact dermatitis or cheilitis.
I would like to know,
is it only hard or they are swollen or is it cracked or is it dry.?
Is only lower lip affected or both lips affected?
Is it associated with any pain?
Are you having any dental infection?
Since when you are facing this problem?
Does it occur continuously? Or any seasonal variations?
If possible upload the pictures? Photos can help a lot in predicting the condition.
Kindly answer the questions and UPLOAD the images, I'll be glad to help you out.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Naveen Kumar
Brief Answer:
More likely to be cheilitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I have gone through your query and picture.
It appears to be cheilitis.
I would suggest you not to use lip massage daily, do it two to three times a week. Avoid when your lip is cracked.
Presently I would suggest you Neutrogena's lip balm with a 15SPF to be used in the mornings to dusk & reapplied each 3-4 hours.
Use kenalog orabase evenings for a week or so; then shift to good ole or vaseline atop wet lips to hydrate better. Apart from this drink plenty of water, maintain good oral hygiene and avoid biting the lip.This should work for you.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you. Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Take care.
More likely to be cheilitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I have gone through your query and picture.
It appears to be cheilitis.
I would suggest you not to use lip massage daily, do it two to three times a week. Avoid when your lip is cracked.
Presently I would suggest you Neutrogena's lip balm with a 15SPF to be used in the mornings to dusk & reapplied each 3-4 hours.
Use kenalog orabase evenings for a week or so; then shift to good ole or vaseline atop wet lips to hydrate better. Apart from this drink plenty of water, maintain good oral hygiene and avoid biting the lip.This should work for you.
This provisional advice provided by me is based entirely on the input provided to me. I would suggest examination by the doctor.
I hope this suggestion might be of some help to you. Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
any natural/home remedies to take care of lips and keep its original color??
Brief Answer:
Go for the above mentioned options rather than home remedy
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I wouldn't go for home remedy now, the above mentioned substances are easily available in drug store. Do it will better if you go for them.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Go for the above mentioned options rather than home remedy
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
I wouldn't go for home remedy now, the above mentioned substances are easily available in drug store. Do it will better if you go for them.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Naveen Kumar
I always trust home remedies which is freshly available and best for us where no side effects!
Brief Answer:
You can try it, but I won't suggest as iam unaware of its effectiveness
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
What home remedy you want to try, if it has some scientific research data to support you can try, I usually do not advise them as I am unaware of their effectiveness.
Hope this helps.
Take care
You can try it, but I won't suggest as iam unaware of its effectiveness
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome.
What home remedy you want to try, if it has some scientific research data to support you can try, I usually do not advise them as I am unaware of their effectiveness.
Hope this helps.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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