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What Could Severe Dryness Of Lips After Sustaining An Injury Indicate?

I recently fell off my bike and injured a few injuries, none too serious, but my tooth did puncture my lip. it appears to be healing alright, but both bottom and top lips are getting seriously dry, and i have been applying lip chap and drinking water, but they are still super dry. help?

posted on Thu, 31 Jul 2014

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Dermatologist, Dr. Ilyas Patel's Response

Hi,

It may be post traumatic cheilitis.

Kindly consult the dermatologist for the perfect diagnosis and proper treatment.

Vitamin B complex containing riboflavin,folic acid and niacinamide may be taken for long time.

Apply aloe vera with vitamin E cream on the lips.

Avoid licking the lips.

I hope this would help.

Thanks.

Dr.Ilyas Patel MD

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What Could Severe Dryness Of Lips After Sustaining An Injury Indicate?

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