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Are Fungal Infections, Related With Itchy And Dry Red Lips?

I've had red lips for a while now, they are itchy and dry. Topical cortisone cream is not helping. I don't believe that the redness is due to licking them too much. Another doctor prescribed an anti-fungal cream thinking that its a fungal infection. Does anyone confirm this diagnosis? Asking for a second opinion.
Wed, 21 Oct 2015
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Welcome to Health Care Magic Team.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have itchy and dry red lips which is due to excessive licking of lips. Excessive licking along with dry climatic condition removes the natural moist layer from the lips and that is the reason cracks starts appearing on the lips which further become prone to fungal infection. I would suggest you to use petroleum jelly , drink lots of water ,avoid to stay in dry environment for longer period. You should use lip balm which can be directly applied rather than if you use finger it will cause spreading of infection again and again whenever you will apply with finger. Avoid using creams containing high steroid content ,wash your face with mild soap twice a day and avoid licking your lips. Use cream rich in SPF factor to prevent sun exposure as well.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr.Harry Maheshwari
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Are Fungal Infections, Related With Itchy And Dry Red Lips?

Welcome to Health Care Magic Team. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have itchy and dry red lips which is due to excessive licking of lips. Excessive licking along with dry climatic condition removes the natural moist layer from the lips and that is the reason cracks starts appearing on the lips which further become prone to fungal infection. I would suggest you to use petroleum jelly , drink lots of water ,avoid to stay in dry environment for longer period. You should use lip balm which can be directly applied rather than if you use finger it will cause spreading of infection again and again whenever you will apply with finger. Avoid using creams containing high steroid content ,wash your face with mild soap twice a day and avoid licking your lips. Use cream rich in SPF factor to prevent sun exposure as well. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr.Harry Maheshwari