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"Chapped" lips
by kristilix, Nov 03, 2009 09:00PM
My lips become white and scaly and beging to peel. When the skin comes off my lips are red. I have asked doctors and they just give me cream and say don't lick your lips. It still doesn't work. please if you have a solution reply i don't want this to go on in my adult life. My lips have also increased in size because of this peeling skin problem. This has been going on FOREVER. Mom says its because i am lactose intolerant. I havent had dairy products for 6 months, still doesnt help.
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Firstly, It can be due to vitamin B deficiency. Take some vitamin B complex for some days and see if your symptoms improve.
Secondly, it can be due to atopic dermatitis or eczema. Cheilitis (Inflammation of the skin on and around the lips)is often seen in atopic dermatitis. Diagnosed by blood test like RAST. Treatment is by topical steroids or oral therapy of corticosteroids in severe cases. Topical creams like tacrolimus ointment and pimecrolimus cream are also useful. My sincere advice is to consult a dermatologist.
I hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing. Take care and regards.