lips skin peeling off

[simab]

hi
my problem is that the skin of my lips is peeling off for abt 2 years .i hv tried different medications reffered by different doctors but nothing work at all
my lip,s skin gets cracked ..becomes white after washing ....n start peeling
n this happens after every 3rd or 4th day ..then new skin comes n then same problem starts.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
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 pls 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.

[simab]

today i went to a doctor to reffer me to a dermatolodist ,first he said that its not a big problem bcz when he saw my lips my skin was already peeled off so they looked normal by that time then i showed him my  pic in which he can see the problem n my medicines n also told him abt "cheilitis" he immidiately serched on it n then he said yes it looks like"cheilitis" n then he said ok i will reffer u to a dermatologist .....lets c wht he says now it can take 1 to 2 months to see a dermatologist i will take ur prescription till then

TAHNK YOU SO MUCH plz keep telling me wht to do :)

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
From the symptoms it looks like cheilitis. 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.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.