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Suggest Treatment For Dry Chapped Lips
I have chapped lips that are not a result of weather exposure. Started in the corner of my mouth and has moved in 24 hours to my entire upper lip and corners. It is a burning, chapped type of symptom. I can feel roughness in those areas as well. Chapstick, Abreva, carmex don't seem to make any difference the symptoms persist if not worsen. Burns pretty good when I put abreva on then temporary very short, 10 minutes or so partial relief. chapstick doesn't seem to make any difference.
Wed, 4 Jan 2017
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from Angular Cheilitis leading to dry and cracked corners of the mouth along with chapped lips. It can occur due to a number of common causes like iron deficiency or anemia, fungal infection, ill fitting dentures, loss of teeth leads to folds of skin at the mouth corners, systemic diseases like celiac disease etc.
Treating the underlying problem that is causing the symptoms will help in its resolution. You can also apply a thick coat of petroleum jelly over the corners to relieve the dryness and smoothen the area. Do cool compresses. A low potency steroid ointment along with antibiotic ointment can also be advised. Take multivitamin tablet for 15 days. Drink plenty of water.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from Angular Cheilitis leading to dry and cracked corners of the mouth along with chapped lips. It can occur due to a number of common causes like iron deficiency or anemia, fungal infection, ill fitting dentures, loss of teeth leads to folds of skin at the mouth corners, systemic diseases like celiac disease etc.
Treating the underlying problem that is causing the symptoms will help in its resolution. You can also apply a thick coat of petroleum jelly over the corners to relieve the dryness and smoothen the area. Do cool compresses. A low potency steroid ointment along with antibiotic ointment can also be advised. Take multivitamin tablet for 15 days. Drink plenty of water.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Honey Arora
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