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Suggest Remedy For A Dry, Round Patch On Lower Lip

Hi. About 3 months ago or so I started having an issue with dry lips. Never had this problem before in my life. I've used Aquaphor to pretty much take care of it & it's pretty much been gone. Only issue is a patch that remains on my lip. I thought it was a cold sore (never had one before either) but it doesn't appear to be one. Just a dry, round patch on lower lip. I've been annoyed with it to the point I've pulled the dead skin off and it's a red, painful spot. Any ideas?
Wed, 7 Oct 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain the dry round patch on lower lip looks like due to the condition Chapped Lips and in long standing cases the skin because hardened and appears as a thick Dry patch..

As you have peeled the skin off the area has become raw and inflamed causing pain..

Nothing to worry, you can apply an antimicrobial ointment over it for preventing infection..
Do cool compresses..
You can also take anti-inflammatory painkiller IBUPROFEN..

Once the Inflammation subsides to some extent start applying thick coat of Petroleum jelly or bees wax containing lip balm as it locks moisture and also lubricate the lips..
Continue cold compresses as it improves blood flow over lips..
Avoid licking the lips as it leads to evaporation of moisture..
Drink plenty of water..
Exfoliate the lips twice a week using a mild scrub..
Take a multivitamin tablet daily..
Always apply a SPF 15 containing lip balm when going into sun..
Avoid exposure to excessive cold and hot dry air..

Hope this information helps..
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Suggest Remedy For A Dry, Round Patch On Lower Lip

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain the dry round patch on lower lip looks like due to the condition Chapped Lips and in long standing cases the skin because hardened and appears as a thick Dry patch.. As you have peeled the skin off the area has become raw and inflamed causing pain.. Nothing to worry, you can apply an antimicrobial ointment over it for preventing infection.. Do cool compresses.. You can also take anti-inflammatory painkiller IBUPROFEN.. Once the Inflammation subsides to some extent start applying thick coat of Petroleum jelly or bees wax containing lip balm as it locks moisture and also lubricate the lips.. Continue cold compresses as it improves blood flow over lips.. Avoid licking the lips as it leads to evaporation of moisture.. Drink plenty of water.. Exfoliate the lips twice a week using a mild scrub.. Take a multivitamin tablet daily.. Always apply a SPF 15 containing lip balm when going into sun.. Avoid exposure to excessive cold and hot dry air.. Hope this information helps..