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Suggest Treatment For Cracked, Dry And Peeling Lips

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Posted on Fri, 1 Jul 2016
Question: For several weeks my lips have been cracked, dry, and peeling. No amount of Vaseline, etc, has helped. Any suggestions?
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Answered by Dr. Honey Arora (36 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Seems like Chapped Lips..

Detailed Answer:
Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain it seems that the symptoms of cracked, dry and peeling lips is pointing towards a condition known as Chapped Lips..

It can occur commonly due to dehydration, malnourishment, allergic reaction causing dermatitis, fungal infection etc..

I would suggest you to start applying thick coat of petroleum jelly over the lips and do it frequently throughout the day..

It will help in locking moisture and prevent dryness by providing lubrication..

Beeswax containing lip balm is also helpful.. Avoid excess sun exposure or exposure to very dry and cold wind..

Avoid licking the lips as it further evaporates moisture from the lips..

You should drink plenty of water..

You should take multivitamin supplements..

Exfoliate your skin with a gentle scrub..

In case if there is no resolution in a week consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can do a microscopic examination of the scrapings from the lips to check for infection and treatment can be done accordingly..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Cracked, Dry And Peeling Lips

Brief Answer: Seems like Chapped Lips.. Detailed Answer: Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that the symptoms of cracked, dry and peeling lips is pointing towards a condition known as Chapped Lips.. It can occur commonly due to dehydration, malnourishment, allergic reaction causing dermatitis, fungal infection etc.. I would suggest you to start applying thick coat of petroleum jelly over the lips and do it frequently throughout the day.. It will help in locking moisture and prevent dryness by providing lubrication.. Beeswax containing lip balm is also helpful.. Avoid excess sun exposure or exposure to very dry and cold wind.. Avoid licking the lips as it further evaporates moisture from the lips.. You should drink plenty of water.. You should take multivitamin supplements.. Exfoliate your skin with a gentle scrub.. In case if there is no resolution in a week consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can do a microscopic examination of the scrapings from the lips to check for infection and treatment can be done accordingly.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.