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How To Treat Recurring Dry Spot On Upper Lip?

I get a recurring dry spot on my upper lip. It seems like chapped lips but is really only on the one spot. There is a very slight redness to this spot. I use lip balm, or a OTC antibiotic cream. After several days to a couple of weeks, the dryness goes away, but recurrs in a few weeks. Is there anything else I could be doing to alleviate this problem?
Thu, 16 Jul 2015
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of recurring dry spot on upper lip which could be due to viral infection of upper lip leading to cold sore formation and it could be due to persistent infection of hair follicle due to certain irritation. I would suggest you apply topical steroid drugs to prevent hair follicle infection and take oral and topical antiviral drugs in case of cold sore. For chapped lips apply petroleum jelly over the lips. Apply aloevera gel as well to maintain moisture of lips and prevent them from drying. Do not bite on the lips as it leads to exaggeration of symptoms. Consult a dermatologist once and get evaluation done. Go for patch test, virus culture and blood test. Drink plenty of water to maintain hydration. Maintain basic oral hygiene.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How To Treat Recurring Dry Spot On Upper Lip?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of recurring dry spot on upper lip which could be due to viral infection of upper lip leading to cold sore formation and it could be due to persistent infection of hair follicle due to certain irritation. I would suggest you apply topical steroid drugs to prevent hair follicle infection and take oral and topical antiviral drugs in case of cold sore. For chapped lips apply petroleum jelly over the lips. Apply aloevera gel as well to maintain moisture of lips and prevent them from drying. Do not bite on the lips as it leads to exaggeration of symptoms. Consult a dermatologist once and get evaluation done. Go for patch test, virus culture and blood test. Drink plenty of water to maintain hydration. Maintain basic oral hygiene. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari