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What Causes Black Pigmentation On Side Of Lips And Dry Lips?
Question: my granddaughter has dry lips she also lick them a lot she using Eos for her lips her lips are getting black in the corners what can we do
Brief Answer:
Exposure to cold could be the cause
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
Dry lips associated with discolouration of lips is due to
1. Vitamin deficiency
2. Exposure to cold
3. Decreased intake of water
I would suggest you the following
1. Ensure adequate intake of water : 2 to 3 liter a day
2. Local application of either coconut oil or liquid petroleum jelly to the lips will be helpful
3. Oral Multivitamin supplements
Rest be assured this will take care of it.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
Exposure to cold could be the cause
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
Dry lips associated with discolouration of lips is due to
1. Vitamin deficiency
2. Exposure to cold
3. Decreased intake of water
I would suggest you the following
1. Ensure adequate intake of water : 2 to 3 liter a day
2. Local application of either coconut oil or liquid petroleum jelly to the lips will be helpful
3. Oral Multivitamin supplements
Rest be assured this will take care of it.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take care
Best regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
Consultant Pediatric Surgeon
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