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Is There A Way To Treat Burning Painful Lips?

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Posted on Thu, 11 Feb 2021
Question: hello - my lips are burning and hurt plus i have areas that are missing skin on my lips. it feels more than just chapped. is there something i should apply for relief?
thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (30 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Cheilitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.
You seem to have cheilitis.
I suggest you to use an OTC topical steroid cream e.g cortisone cream, twice daily for a week. Thereafter you may use a moisturizing lip balm

Regards
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Is There A Way To Treat Burning Painful Lips?

Brief Answer: Cheilitis Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you. I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern. You seem to have cheilitis. I suggest you to use an OTC topical steroid cream e.g cortisone cream, twice daily for a week. Thereafter you may use a moisturizing lip balm Regards