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Chapped Lips Due To Cold, Red Ring Around Upper Lip. Applied Chap-stick, No Relief. Cure?
Hi doctor. I had a cold for a couple of days this week and my lips got really chapped. A couple of days ago, I woke up with a red ring around my upper lip . It looks really bad. I ve stopped licking my lips and I ve applied Chapstick but its still there. Do you know how long it should take to clear up? And what can I do to make it clear up faster?
Wed, 20 Mar 2013
hi..thanks for the query.
You seem to have dermatitis due to the licking habit.
You can apply a mild steroid like Desowen or hydrocortisone for 5 days in the area.This should be supplemented by liberal use of emollients on the lips and around the mouth area.
No cosmetic/coloured lip balms /gloss/lipstick should be applied in the same area .
Please visit a dermatologist if it does not improve.
Hope this is helpful..Take care!
You seem to have dermatitis due to the licking habit.
You can apply a mild steroid like Desowen or hydrocortisone for 5 days in the area.This should be supplemented by liberal use of emollients on the lips and around the mouth area.
No cosmetic/coloured lip balms /gloss/lipstick should be applied in the same area .
Please visit a dermatologist if it does not improve.
Hope this is helpful..Take care!
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