Flaky sore lips

Iv'e had this problem for perhaps 2 years now on and on, and ive been given so many creams but none seem to work!
The skin around my lips keep going flaky and sore, my GP told me it's a fungus infection and iv'e been using dacktagol? the steroid cream to help and it sometimes works, Another doctor told me i could be allergic to something?
So far ive used
Diporbase ointment and cream
Dermol cream
Another type of hydrocortisine
Sudocreame
Vaseline
Perhaps its beter to go in person to a dermatologist i'm not sure, it would be really helpful if anyoen got in touch though thanks

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to vitamin B deficiency or atopic dermatitis. Take some vitamin B complex for some days and see if your symptoms improve.
Avoid licking the lips as saliva evaporates quickly resulting in them being drier than before. Drink plenty of water and take multivitamin supplements and do not apply lipstick or other cosmetic products for some days. Use a humidifier to moisturize the air in your home and apply shea butter or Vaseline on your lips.

If the condition still persists then get perioral dermatitis ruled out.Antibiotics are needed in such cases.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.