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Suggest Treatment For Swollen, Inflamed And Peeling Lips

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Posted on Mon, 22 Sep 2014
Question: My daughter woke up with swollen, inflamed, peeling top and bottom lips. The corners of the mouth cracked and surrounding tissue irritated. She has had depressed immunity during times of stress and also struggles with warts on fingers, knee, etc. She is in college and we just found out my husband has cancer. She describes the feeling as her lips and corners feeling raw . .
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Due to Angular stomatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day

Dear Ms,

From the description given following two possibilities need to be considered

1. Angular Stomatitis: Possibly related to Vitamin B2 deficiency
2. Herpes Labialis: Stress , associated illness could be precipitating factors

I would suggest the following

1. Local application of Glycerine to the cracked lips
2. Multivitamin supplements

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr T Shobha Deepak
MBBS,MD
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen, Inflamed And Peeling Lips

Brief Answer: Due to Angular stomatitis Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms, From the description given following two possibilities need to be considered 1. Angular Stomatitis: Possibly related to Vitamin B2 deficiency 2. Herpes Labialis: Stress , associated illness could be precipitating factors I would suggest the following 1. Local application of Glycerine to the cracked lips 2. Multivitamin supplements Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take Care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS,MD