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How To Cure Severe Peeling Chapped Lips ?

I have severe peeling chapped lips for 20 years. I have tried everything from seeing the doctor about it. My lips turns white when I eat, brush my teeth, and drink. The skin on my lip is very soft and sometimes easily falls of by itself. I feel like I have no new skin on my lips. Please help me. it is ruining my social life.
Mon, 7 Dec 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain excessive peeling and dryness of lips that does not heal can be due to a condition known as Exfoliative Chelitis and is due to causes like bacterial [staphylococcus] infection,yeast infection, mouth breathing, lip biting, lip sucking and lip licking habit, nutritional deficiency etc..
I would suggest you to apply Tacrolimus and marigold containing ointment over the lips..
Always coat your lips with a thick coat of petroleum jelly or bees wax containing lip balm..
Avoid lip biting or sucking habit..
Keep yourself well hydrated..
In case if still there is no relief in 15 days consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can investigate your lips for infections and advise medications accordingly..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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How To Cure Severe Peeling Chapped Lips ?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain excessive peeling and dryness of lips that does not heal can be due to a condition known as Exfoliative Chelitis and is due to causes like bacterial [staphylococcus] infection,yeast infection, mouth breathing, lip biting, lip sucking and lip licking habit, nutritional deficiency etc.. I would suggest you to apply Tacrolimus and marigold containing ointment over the lips.. Always coat your lips with a thick coat of petroleum jelly or bees wax containing lip balm.. Avoid lip biting or sucking habit.. Keep yourself well hydrated.. In case if still there is no relief in 15 days consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can investigate your lips for infections and advise medications accordingly.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..