Having Dry Lips. Can We Apply Xerina For Dry Lips?

Posted on Tue, 4 Jun 2013

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Question : Can we apply xerina for dry lips. I consulted a doctor today for dry lips and he prescribed xerina to me. But the instruction manual of the cream reads as : cream used for dry skin if consumed get medical help

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (9 minutes later)

Hello,
Thanks for the query.
Please dont use Xerina on lips.
It is a foot cream.
It contains salicylic acid and lactic acid.

You did an excellent thing by consulting before using it.
It would have caused severe reaction in your lips.

You can use plain petroleum jelly, that is the best treatment for dry lips.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.

Wishing you good health.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (16 minutes later)

The doctor gave Zincovit as well and told me to consume once a day during night. Should i take it or should i have to consult another doctor ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (35 minutes later)

Hello,
Thanks for the follow up.
You can take Zincovit safely.
It is a vitamin supplement and will benefit you.

Let me know if you have any other doubts.

Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T