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Suggest Treatment For Dry And Cracked Lips
Question: My lips has become dry and full of cracks for the past one week. Mainly my upper lips is totally chapped and when i try to wide open my mouth, it is paining.
Brief Answer:
Cheilitis; Topical moderately potent steroid and B complex multivitamin
Detailed Answer:
Helli. Thank you for writing to us.
I have read your query and I have noted down your concern.
You seem to have a condition known as cheilitis i.e inflammation of lips.
Cause can be seasonal changes e.g dry and cold weather conditions; irritant contact dermatitis to toothpaste; multivitamin deficiency which may have exacerbated by lack of adequate hydration/ water intake.
I suggest you to apply a moderately potent topical steroid cream e.g fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream twice daily for a few days. Also take an Oral B Complex vitamin supplement once daily for a few days and you should be fine. Intake of at least 6-8 glasses of water is also advisable.
Regards
Cheilitis; Topical moderately potent steroid and B complex multivitamin
Detailed Answer:
Helli. Thank you for writing to us.
I have read your query and I have noted down your concern.
You seem to have a condition known as cheilitis i.e inflammation of lips.
Cause can be seasonal changes e.g dry and cold weather conditions; irritant contact dermatitis to toothpaste; multivitamin deficiency which may have exacerbated by lack of adequate hydration/ water intake.
I suggest you to apply a moderately potent topical steroid cream e.g fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream twice daily for a few days. Also take an Oral B Complex vitamin supplement once daily for a few days and you should be fine. Intake of at least 6-8 glasses of water is also advisable.
Regards
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