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Suggest Treatment For Severe Dryness On The Upper Lip

Hi, I am a 23 year old healthy woman. Yesterday afternoon, my upper lip started feeling a little rough so I applied chap stick to it, thinking it just needs some more moisture. However, as the day progressed the dryness of the upper lip did too. This morning, the left side of the left upper lip feels like a fine sand paper when I run my tongue over it. I reapplied chap stick to my lips a few more times today, but I just stopped now. This afternoon, I have noticed my lower lip looking dry or like it s going to peel but it doesn t hurt or feel rough as the left side of my upper lip. Also, there is no apparent discoloration, itchiness, or pain. Thank you.
Fri, 30 Oct 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe dryness on the upper lip which could be due to persistent infection of hair follicle due to certain irritation. It could be due to dehydration and excessive sun exposure and along with that due to viral infection of upper lip leading to cold sore formation I would suggest you to apply petroleum jelly over the lips. Apply aloevera gel as well to maintain moisture of lips and prevent them from drying. You should apply topical steroid drugs to prevent hair follicle infection and take oral and topical antiviral drugs in case of cold sore. Do not bite on the lips as it leads to exaggeration of symptoms. Consult a dermatologist once and get evaluation done. Go for patch test, virus culture and blood test. Drink plenty of water to maintain hydration. Maintain basic oral hygiene.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Dryness On The Upper Lip

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe dryness on the upper lip which could be due to persistent infection of hair follicle due to certain irritation. It could be due to dehydration and excessive sun exposure and along with that due to viral infection of upper lip leading to cold sore formation I would suggest you to apply petroleum jelly over the lips. Apply aloevera gel as well to maintain moisture of lips and prevent them from drying. You should apply topical steroid drugs to prevent hair follicle infection and take oral and topical antiviral drugs in case of cold sore. Do not bite on the lips as it leads to exaggeration of symptoms. Consult a dermatologist once and get evaluation done. Go for patch test, virus culture and blood test. Drink plenty of water to maintain hydration. Maintain basic oral hygiene. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari