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Suggest Treatment For Recurring Redness And Dryness In The Lips

My 11 yr old grandson keep s getting recurring puffy , red , dry & scabby lips have been putting paw paw cream on to relieve it , he has been with me for the past 3 week s lip s were ok until yesterday when it all started up again this has been happening for a couple of yr s now? He started back at school this week & having sandwich s for lunch ....?
Mon, 20 Jul 2015
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look out for lip-licking activity in the patient
apply Chaptex lip care thrice daily.
consult a dermatologist if no improvement in a week
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Suggest Treatment For Recurring Redness And Dryness In The Lips

look out for lip-licking activity in the patient apply Chaptex lip care thrice daily. consult a dermatologist if no improvement in a week