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Have Had Dry Patch On Lower Lip. Was Reddish And Burned And Peels Off. Should I Be Concerned?

Hi, I have had a rough dry small patch on my bottom lower lip. It seems to come and go it seemed reddish almost burned a few months ago and I asked my dentist. He said it looked like my lips were dry and the area could have been irritated. It is still there and sometimes peels off and isn't there. I am getting nevous about it and will ask the dentist again. should I be worried and see a dematologist?
Sat, 13 Jul 2013
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Pathologist and Microbiologist,  's  Response
Hello and welcome to HCM,

Dryness of skin especially the skin over the lips becomes dry during winters or in the season when the air is dry.
This can be prevented by using emollients (topical preparations which retain the moisture of the skin and prevent drying e.g. petroleum jellies).
However, if the dryness and peeling off is recurrent and is unrelated to the seasonal variations, then you need to consult your dermatologist.
A clinical examination is required in such a case.
This could be a primary skin disease like psoriasis, seborrhoic keratosis, etc.
Clinical examination and / or biopsy will ascertain the cause of such symptoms.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Vasudha's  Response
hi,
The problem on your lower lip can be -
-Dryness-use a plain vaselin balm insted of moisturiser.
- allergic- if along with itching- you can add Betamethsone ointment in the balm.
- infective- iff there is inflmmation/pan/pus formation- add antibiotic skin cream.
- the corner cracks of lips indicate Vit. B defficiency
Please add vit. B complex & vit. C to your diet to help early recovery.
Thanks.
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Have Had Dry Patch On Lower Lip. Was Reddish And Burned And Peels Off. Should I Be Concerned?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Dryness of skin especially the skin over the lips becomes dry during winters or in the season when the air is dry. This can be prevented by using emollients (topical preparations which retain the moisture of the skin and prevent drying e.g. petroleum jellies). However, if the dryness and peeling off is recurrent and is unrelated to the seasonal variations, then you need to consult your dermatologist. A clinical examination is required in such a case. This could be a primary skin disease like psoriasis, seborrhoic keratosis, etc. Clinical examination and / or biopsy will ascertain the cause of such symptoms. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal