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What Causes Dryness And Dark Coloration Of Lips?

Hi my lips get very dark, dry and cracks until it peels and hurts, please tell me what causes that. I also realise that when I don t eat for about 5 or more hours it gets worst I feel faintish, I have pains in my body and be very dizzy and shaky. I had mulyiple exams done such as for diabetes, cancer, hiv etc and all came back negative. I am concern as to what is causing this to happen to me.
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Hi dear ,

As per your query you have dry and discolored lips . The symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as chapped lips . There can be many reasons for chapped lips like excessive sun exposure , irritants such as capsicum , excessive vitamin A intake and niacin or vitamin B6 deficiencies . It seems to me that the probable reasons for your symptoms are deficiency of vitamin B6 . I would suggest you to apply lip balm containing broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 15 , avoid exposure to sun , and keep yourself hydrate by drinking at least 8 glasses of water. Consult dermatologist and general practitioner for proper examination and rule out any underlying disease . Doctor may prescribe vitanin supplement .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Dryness And Dark Coloration Of Lips?

Hi dear , As per your query you have dry and discolored lips . The symptoms you mention in query are pointing towards a condition known as chapped lips . There can be many reasons for chapped lips like excessive sun exposure , irritants such as capsicum , excessive vitamin A intake and niacin or vitamin B6 deficiencies . It seems to me that the probable reasons for your symptoms are deficiency of vitamin B6 . I would suggest you to apply lip balm containing broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 15 , avoid exposure to sun , and keep yourself hydrate by drinking at least 8 glasses of water. Consult dermatologist and general practitioner for proper examination and rule out any underlying disease . Doctor may prescribe vitanin supplement . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari