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What Causes Dry Yellow Crust Lips?

My lips have been really irritated for the last 2 weeks. First I thought it was because of the change of climate I just relocated from Georgia to California. I do have eczema. They just felt really dry in the beginning so I would reapply carmex as needed. Then the area between my nose and lip also became irritated. A few days ago it got worst and after I applied carmex my lips felt wet and really raw. Once the moisture was gone it would be yellow crust when wiped my lips. There doesn t appear to be any bumps. I haven t been to sleep in two days because it is so uncomfortable. Please help! Thanks
Mon, 10 Aug 2015
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Hi,

You seem to have cheilitis. There may be some cause. Either irritation or allergy. If it is for the first time,it may be due to irritation caused by some irritant like toothpaste,cosmetics,lipstick,soap,sunrays or some food particles. You consult dermatologist for the firm diagnosis. I would suggest as follow..

- oral steroids in tappering dose
- antibiotics
- antihistaminics
- application of mild steroid with antibiotic cream

I hope this would help you..

Thanks.

Dr. Ilyas Patel MD
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What Causes Dry Yellow Crust Lips?

Hi, You seem to have cheilitis. There may be some cause. Either irritation or allergy. If it is for the first time,it may be due to irritation caused by some irritant like toothpaste,cosmetics,lipstick,soap,sunrays or some food particles. You consult dermatologist for the firm diagnosis. I would suggest as follow.. - oral steroids in tappering dose - antibiotics - antihistaminics - application of mild steroid with antibiotic cream I hope this would help you.. Thanks. Dr. Ilyas Patel MD