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Why Does My Upper Lip Feel Weird And Dry After Swimming An Hour ?

Hey, after swimming an hour only in a swimming pool, my upper lip feels weird and dry, no matter how much water i put on it, it's still the same, even though i swim all the time, but specifically this time, not just me but 9 of my friends that went with me have the same thing, what is it?
posted on Sun, 23 Jun 2013
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Hi,

You and your all friends might have developed cheilitis. It may be due to water pollutants in swimming pool. There be burning,dryness,chapping..etc.Treatment is usually successful with barrier lubricants such as lip salve or Vaseline. Mild steroid cream combined with antibiotics may be applied. Antihistaminic like levocetirizine may be taken to relieve itch. However, you all consult dermatologist
for firm diagnosis and treatment. I hope you got my answer.

Thanks.

Dr.Ilyas Patel MD
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Why Does My Upper Lip Feel Weird And Dry After Swimming An Hour ?

Hi, You and your all friends might have developed cheilitis. It may be due to water pollutants in swimming pool. There be burning,dryness,chapping..etc.Treatment is usually successful with barrier lubricants such as lip salve or Vaseline. Mild steroid cream combined with antibiotics may be applied. Antihistaminic like levocetirizine may be taken to relieve itch. However, you all consult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and treatment. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr.Ilyas Patel MD