A member asked:

I have dark patches of dry skin on my lips. i have tried some over the counter cream but it didn't work. they're often itchy and scaling.

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Itchy patches on lip: Could be eczema or psoriasis. Would discuss with doctor or rheumatologist .May benefit from topical steroids acutely but that may increase infections and can thin the skin. http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/psoriasis/face?page=2

Answered 6/20/2016

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