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What Is The Cause Of Swollen Lips?

I am a 61 year old male. My lips are red, chapped, swelled and dry and have been for about 2-3 weeks. I have been applying Carmex, which helps a little, but on temporary. I have researched this and considered a possible reaction however, I cannot isolate a commonality which may be causing this condition. I have been on a prescription drug for over 4 years and nothing has changed where this is concerned. Any questions or possible diagnosis for my symptoms?
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You seem to have chelitis. There may be exfoliation,dryness,thickening of the lower lip. Ulceration or fissuring may occur.There may be some cause. It may be sun exposure,cosmetics, dust,pollutants, soap,drugs..etc. it may be due to nutritional deficiency like riboflavin deficiency, anaemia..etc...Depression and personality disorders have been reported commonly in association with exfoliative cheilitis. Immunodeficiency may be responsible. You cosult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and precipitating factors. Antibiotics,antifungal,vitamins and minerals may be taken. Mild steroids with antibiotic cream may improve rhe disease. Avoid suspecting precipitating factors..... Tacrolimus oint might improve the disease. I hope you got my answer.

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Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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What Is The Cause Of Swollen Lips?

Hi, You seem to have chelitis. There may be exfoliation,dryness,thickening of the lower lip. Ulceration or fissuring may occur.There may be some cause. It may be sun exposure,cosmetics, dust,pollutants, soap,drugs..etc. it may be due to nutritional deficiency like riboflavin deficiency, anaemia..etc...Depression and personality disorders have been reported commonly in association with exfoliative cheilitis. Immunodeficiency may be responsible. You cosult dermatologist for firm diagnosis and precipitating factors. Antibiotics,antifungal,vitamins and minerals may be taken. Mild steroids with antibiotic cream may improve rhe disease. Avoid suspecting precipitating factors..... Tacrolimus oint might improve the disease. I hope you got my answer. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD