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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Cheilitis?
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, child skin problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Cheilitis?
by HImom, Sep 07, 2005 12:00AM
I was diagnosed with Chelitis earlier this year. I was able to clear it up with Desonide ointment. I am having another bout with it. My lips are very sore and peeling. I have cracks in the side of my mouth and the whole area around my mouth is very red, itchy and sore. My dermatologist has given me Protopic and 2 steriod shots. This has not helped at all. My family practitioner is having me try Metrogel and Triamcinolone Acetonide. These are also not working. I am not using any new products or have not eaten anything out of the ordinary like Mangos or something that would cause a reaction. Is it possible that this is not Cheilitis? I am waiting for another referal to a Dermatologist to go thru my insurance. Any suggestions until I can in to see one? I am just miserable and embarrassed to go out with the way I look.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Sep 07, 2005 12:00AM
, Sep 07, 2005 12:00AM
The only thing I can think of that wouldn't respond to all the steroids you've been using is a yeast infection of the lips. While you're waiting for the dermatologist, I suggest you apply nothing but 1% clotrimazole cream (no Rx needed) twice a day. Your doctor will be able to tell between yeast (if any), irritation or allergy (which is quite rare.) I see no role for steroid shots, regardless of the cause.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by HImom, Sep 09, 2005 12:00AM
Thanks for the advice it seems to be working. My family DR has also given me Diflucan. Hopefully in a few days it will all be resolved.