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Itchy And Chapped Lips. Take Vitamins, Post Bariatric. Recommendations?
Hello, I'm a black woman, at first my bottom lip became very dry beginning on the right side, chapped, and won't hold lipstick, then it spread to the remaining part of my bottom lip they are black and unattractive. I am a vegan, who takes lots of vitamin, post bariatric, lips itch and burn. My blood was recently checked and good numbers. Please give me a clue as to what to do.
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Sat, 6 Apr 2013
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Bariatric surgery is usually followed by increased incidence of vitamin and minerals deficiency.You have specified that you take vitamin tablets,but it important that the tablet contains all the vitamins and minerals mainly containing iron,folic acid,Zn and all the vitamins.Try using Aquaphor Lip repair cream and continue taking multivitamin and mineral tablets regularly.I hope this helps.
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