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How To Treat Dry Skin Patch On Upper Lip?

Hi, I've had a dry skin patch on my upper lip for Atleast two months now . It cracks up when I apply make up and when I don't wear make up it feels rough. I've tried everything from aloe Vera plant to petroleum jelly, almond oil and emulsifying ointment it just won't go. Please help
posted on Sun, 16 Mar 2014
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Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic

I would keep a possibility of cheilitis. It could have possibly developed as a consequence of a mild allergic dermatitis to a make-up ingredient. In such a case, it would be advisable to not apply any make-up over it.

If I was your treating doctor I would have you to apply a topical moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone twice daily for a week or so, in case it is very dry and causing discomfort. This should make it fine within a week. Thereafter you can use a good lip balm to keep it well moisturized.

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How To Treat Dry Skin Patch On Upper Lip?

Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic I would keep a possibility of cheilitis. It could have possibly developed as a consequence of a mild allergic dermatitis to a make-up ingredient. In such a case, it would be advisable to not apply any make-up over it. If I was your treating doctor I would have you to apply a topical moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone twice daily for a week or so, in case it is very dry and causing discomfort. This should make it fine within a week. Thereafter you can use a good lip balm to keep it well moisturized. regards