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My lips are extremely cracked (even to the point of bleeding at times). i've been putting a vasoline-like substance on but it hasn't improved. ?
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Consider topical abx: You may have a superficial bacterial infection in addition to dry chapped lips. Consider seeing your physician for a topical antibiotic. Avoid lip licking, apply an emollient like Carmex or vaseline liberally
Answered 1/19/2015
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May be lip eczema: Persistent irritated lips can be lip eczema, which may be treated like skin eczema, using hydrocortisone cream (twice a day for 1 week) plus Vaseline or Aquaphor to retain moisture. Sometimes, one's lip balm or lip sunscreen chemicals cause an allergic reaction, continuing the eczema. Or, a person is a primary lip-licker (it's his habit). Once cracked, lips get irritated by routine foods & juices.
Answered 1/19/2015
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