Lip problems

[dech10]

I was having lips problem for the last 10 years and this is mainly on my lower lip as the upper one is having partially for such type of problem.

This started on drying of lips and I used to moisturize with my saliva. This led flacking off of outer skin and I couldn't use any lip oils. I didn't get a contact with the concerned especialist except a few general doctors.

Now Iam having some infections with flackin off skin and I don't any doctor support.

Can you please help me on this problem.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
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.You can also use a homemade ointment mixed from 1 tsp glycerine, 1 tsp lemon juice and 1 tsp castor oil. Spread on lips overnight, refrigerating the leftovers for future use. Eat foods high in calcium, magnesium and flaxseed oil. If a week of compresses and emollients don't do the trick, you can add over-the-counter 1 percent hydrocortisone ointment to your regimen.

If the condition still persists or there is deep cracking in the region of your mouth, then please consult your doctor as it can be due to infection(Angular Cheilitis).Antibiotics are needed in such cases.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[dech10]

Dear Dr. Bhupinder Kaur,

Many thanks and Iam very much pleased for your support.

Currently, Iam using Vitamin B Complex syrup as I got Hepatitis B recently. My hepatitis B is acute I need also to protect to get the chronic. If you can support me this also it will better.

For the lips actually I think almost it's due to infection which is protecting the recovery of skin. Please put your words as of this matter.

Thanks and appreciate your valuable reply.

Dech