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What Is The Cause And Treatment For Dry Lips?
Question: My lips are so very dry, I can't stop picking at them. I spent two weeks in NJ, and my lips were soft and I never touched them. As soon as I got back to NV, they dried out so very badly, that I can't stop picking them till they bleed. I have tried olive oil, all lip balms, coconut oil, and nothing is helping, it only seems to dry them out more. What can I use that will soften my lips, so I won't pick them. I drink lots of water, nothing seems to help...
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Brief Answer:
triamcinolone cream
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Change of place is causing the problem.
This definitely means that there is direct involvement of environment.
Thick petroleum jelly should have helped you.
If there is no response with petroleum based balms you can try a mild steroid cream like triamcinolone.
This will reduce inflammation and help your lips heal faster.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
triamcinolone cream
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
Change of place is causing the problem.
This definitely means that there is direct involvement of environment.
Thick petroleum jelly should have helped you.
If there is no response with petroleum based balms you can try a mild steroid cream like triamcinolone.
This will reduce inflammation and help your lips heal faster.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
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