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Suggest Treatment For Painfully Chapped Upper Lips
Question: Hello. My upper lip is painfully chapped and there is a blackish/brownish lip at the top. It hurts to eat, drink, smile, etc. I went skiing on the 31st and (so I've heard), so I'm hoping that is the source behind the chapped lips. That being said, I don't see any images on google that look similar to mine.
Are my chapped lips a result of the cold or something else? When is it appropriate to "scrub" off the dead skin? Do you have any recommendations for fast relief?
Thank you.
Are my chapped lips a result of the cold or something else? When is it appropriate to "scrub" off the dead skin? Do you have any recommendations for fast relief?
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Caused by cold temperatures!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I have taken a look at the picture and it is suggestive of cold related injury. The chapped skin is dead and would give way. I advise that you don't scrub off. Apply lip balm/Vaseline ointments to lubricate and allow for spontaneous sloughing off. This would be the best approach. Also, take Tylenol for pain control. I expect a marked improvement within a week. Please, note the extremely cold temperatures are not good for the skin. Always make room for enough protection of all exposed body parts.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Caused by cold temperatures!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I have taken a look at the picture and it is suggestive of cold related injury. The chapped skin is dead and would give way. I advise that you don't scrub off. Apply lip balm/Vaseline ointments to lubricate and allow for spontaneous sloughing off. This would be the best approach. Also, take Tylenol for pain control. I expect a marked improvement within a week. Please, note the extremely cold temperatures are not good for the skin. Always make room for enough protection of all exposed body parts.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
which lip balm do you suggest for the fastest recovery?
Brief Answer:
Chapstick!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Check out the brand of lip balms called chapstick. They are good and would prove helpful.
I wish you well.
Chapstick!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Check out the brand of lip balms called chapstick. They are good and would prove helpful.
I wish you well.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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