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What Causes Peeling Off Lips After Getting Wet?

Everyday as soon as my lips get wet (showering & eating) they turn all white and peel off, now what remains behind is not painful but tender. I am living a vegan lifestyle and wondering if this could have caused this to happen ? Perhaps a vitamin deficiency ? Advise... my dermatologist said use aquifor & gave me a steriod, it's not helping !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Tue, 5 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain and presentation of symptoms it seems like you are suffering from Exfoliative Chelitis that causes peeling of the lips..
It can occur due to a number of causes like bacterial [staphylococcus bacteria] infection or fungal infection..
Other causes can be lip sucking, lip biting and lip licking habit, mouth breathing etc..
I would suggest you to consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated again and he can check for infections and treatment can be advised accordingly..
As of now you can apply a thick coat of Petroleum jelly or bees wax containing lip balm as it will lock moisture over lips and keep them soothed and lubricated..
You can also apply Ointments containing Tacrolimus and Marigold..
Avoid lip biting, lip licking and lip sucking habit.
Drink plenty of water..
Take multivitamin supplements..
Maintain a good hygiene and keep the lips clean..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Peeling Off Lips After Getting Wet?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain and presentation of symptoms it seems like you are suffering from Exfoliative Chelitis that causes peeling of the lips.. It can occur due to a number of causes like bacterial [staphylococcus bacteria] infection or fungal infection.. Other causes can be lip sucking, lip biting and lip licking habit, mouth breathing etc.. I would suggest you to consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated again and he can check for infections and treatment can be advised accordingly.. As of now you can apply a thick coat of Petroleum jelly or bees wax containing lip balm as it will lock moisture over lips and keep them soothed and lubricated.. You can also apply Ointments containing Tacrolimus and Marigold.. Avoid lip biting, lip licking and lip sucking habit. Drink plenty of water.. Take multivitamin supplements.. Maintain a good hygiene and keep the lips clean.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.