4 yr dry lips.

[nechy]

My 4 yrs old son always have dry lips and he drink lot of water.I use Vaseline for his lips.Is that normal?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
In chronic dry lips, it can be due to atopic dermatitis or eczema("Atopic" refers to a group of diseases where there is often an inherited tendency to develop other allergic conditions, such as asthma and hay fever). Cheilitis(Inflammation of the skin on and around the lips)is often seen in atopic dermatitis. Diagnosed by blood test like RAST.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.

[nechy]

Thanks for your answer.I start vit B 18 on June 12 and continue to apply Vaseline he drinks lot of water and still his lips are dry and crack like his changing his lip skin.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Firstly, It can be due to vit 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("Atopic" refers to a group of diseases where there is often an inherited tendency to develop other allergic conditions, such as asthma and hay fever). Cheilitis(Inflammation of the skin on and around the lips)is often seen in atopic dermatitis. Diagnosed by blood test like RAST.

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.
I hope it helps. Take care and regards.