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Suggest Treatment For Severe Dryness And Dark Discolouration In Lips

Hi! Months ago I started using a random cheap chapstick and now my lips are always dry and have started turning black from the edges. They used to be itchy, but haven't been in a while. I'm constantly having to moisturize them using a USANA Brand chapstick and/or Bio oil. What should I do. This is making me very self-conscious. Thanks for the help! Sincerely,
JP
Wed, 4 Nov 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that you have chapped lips and using unbranded and products that are not dermatologically tested contains harsh chemicals and cause chemical injury and hyperpigmentation of lips..
The first thing that you will have to do is to completely stop using any chemical containing lip product..
You should apply petroleum jelly or bees wax containing lip balm over the lips as it helps in lubrication as well as locking moisture over the lips..
You can apply cooled aloevera gel over the lips..
You can apply kojic acid containing cream over the lips twice a day..
Limit sun exposure and if you get into sun apply a SPF 15 containing lip balm over the lips..
Do cold compresses over the lips as it helps in improving blood flow..
Exfoliate your lips twice a week using a gentle scrub..
You can take half a lemon and sprinkle table salt over it and gently rub over the lips as it has a scrubbing and bleaching action..
Drink plenty of water and take multivitamin supplements..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Dryness And Dark Discolouration In Lips

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that you have chapped lips and using unbranded and products that are not dermatologically tested contains harsh chemicals and cause chemical injury and hyperpigmentation of lips.. The first thing that you will have to do is to completely stop using any chemical containing lip product.. You should apply petroleum jelly or bees wax containing lip balm over the lips as it helps in lubrication as well as locking moisture over the lips.. You can apply cooled aloevera gel over the lips.. You can apply kojic acid containing cream over the lips twice a day.. Limit sun exposure and if you get into sun apply a SPF 15 containing lip balm over the lips.. Do cold compresses over the lips as it helps in improving blood flow.. Exfoliate your lips twice a week using a gentle scrub.. You can take half a lemon and sprinkle table salt over it and gently rub over the lips as it has a scrubbing and bleaching action.. Drink plenty of water and take multivitamin supplements.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.