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What Causes Swelling And Severe Chapped Lips?

this is my second bout with swollen chapped lips.First time, both lips, severe chapping and about two weeks to heal.After near full recover, second bout with swelling in both lips, and severe chapping and now, after one week, only top lip swollen, but both chapped. No known allergies. What to be concerned about???
Tue, 17 May 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 it seems that Swollen Chapped lips can be robably due to allergic reaction to some unknown allergen..
It can also occur commonly due to dehydration,malnourishment, allergic reaction causing dermatitis, fungal infection etc..

I would suggest you to take anti histamines like Levocetrizine to reduce swelling..
Apply thick coat of petroleum jelly over the lips and do it frequently throughout the day..
It will help in locking moisture and prevent dryness by providing lubrication..
Beeswax containing lip balm is also helpful..
Avoid excess sun exposure or exposure to very dry and cold wind..
Avoid licking the lips as it further evaporates moisture from the lips..
You should drink plenty of water..
You should take multivitamin supplements..
Exfoliate your skin with a gentle scrub..

In case if there is no resolution in a week consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can do a microscopic examination of the scrapings from the lips to check for infection and treatment can be done accordingly..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Swelling And Severe Chapped Lips?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that Swollen Chapped lips can be robably due to allergic reaction to some unknown allergen.. It can also occur commonly due to dehydration,malnourishment, allergic reaction causing dermatitis, fungal infection etc.. I would suggest you to take anti histamines like Levocetrizine to reduce swelling.. Apply thick coat of petroleum jelly over the lips and do it frequently throughout the day.. It will help in locking moisture and prevent dryness by providing lubrication.. Beeswax containing lip balm is also helpful.. Avoid excess sun exposure or exposure to very dry and cold wind.. Avoid licking the lips as it further evaporates moisture from the lips.. You should drink plenty of water.. You should take multivitamin supplements.. Exfoliate your skin with a gentle scrub.. In case if there is no resolution in a week consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and he can do a microscopic examination of the scrapings from the lips to check for infection and treatment can be done accordingly.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.