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I've had exfoliative cheilits on my lower lip for 8 years. it gets worse every year. and, is taking over my lower lip. topical steroids haven'tcuredme?

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Dr. George Speace answered

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Vitamin deficiency?: possibly a Vit B1 deficiency or due to incompetence of the mouth in keeping saliva from leaking out constantly. At this point it may also be a local fungal infection. if steroids do not correct the problem in 7-10 days then that is not the answer. exam needed.

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Answered 6/11/2015

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A member asked:

I've had exfoliative cheilits on my lower lip for 8 years. it gets worse every year. and, is taking over my lower lip. topical steroids haven'tcuredme?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. George Speace answered

Dr Arnold and another doctor agreed

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