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What Causes Itching Sensation Around The Lips?
Question: I have developed a very dry itchy condition around my lips. The corners of my mouth are cracking. At times my llips and around them appear to be swollen. I cannot think of anything that I have eaten or used on my face to cause a reaction. It has been going on for over a week.
Brief Answer:
Peri oral dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed peri Oral dermatitis.
It's an allergic reaction.
I treat such cases with a mild steroid cream like cortisone twice daily for a week.
It is safe and effective and usually available over the counter.
You can try this.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
Peri oral dermatitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Probably you have developed peri Oral dermatitis.
It's an allergic reaction.
I treat such cases with a mild steroid cream like cortisone twice daily for a week.
It is safe and effective and usually available over the counter.
You can try this.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis and better way of management.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.
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