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What Is The Cure For Chapped Lips And Chapped Skin Around Lips?

Yes, I have had extremely chapped lips for about 3 weeks. Not only are my lips chapped but the skin around the lip area too. I have tried CarMax for chapped lips, Vaseline Intensive Lip Therapy and regular Vaseline but nothing helps. My lips look and feel like they are burned. Any suggestions.
Mon, 20 Jan 2014
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Hello,
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You may benefit from using a mild steroid cream like hydrocortisone cream twice a day for 10 days. Continue to use a bland emmollient like Vaseline / Palmers cocoa butter formula. Avoid licking the lips as this worsens the dryness and saliva irritates the skin causing discoloration. Keep drinking sips of water through out the day. Do not use the steroid preparation for more than 10-15 days as it could lead to side effects.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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What Is The Cure For Chapped Lips And Chapped Skin Around Lips?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. You may benefit from using a mild steroid cream like hydrocortisone cream twice a day for 10 days. Continue to use a bland emmollient like Vaseline / Palmers cocoa butter formula. Avoid licking the lips as this worsens the dryness and saliva irritates the skin causing discoloration. Keep drinking sips of water through out the day. Do not use the steroid preparation for more than 10-15 days as it could lead to side effects. Hope this helps you. Take care.