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My 7 year old daughter has a severe burning feeling around the outter sides of her lips. what can i use to sooth this and what can the cause be?

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Dr. Julie Abbott answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Cheilitis: is inflammation of the lips. Most often this is caused by dryness/chapping and sun exposure. Allergies may contribute. Lip licking, biting or rubbing habits are frequently involved. Paradoxically, constant licking of the lips causes drying and irritation. Digestive enzymes present in saliva or even infection (herpes) can contribute. Barrier lubricants (lip salve or Vaseline) helps;discuss with Doc

Answered 6/12/2017

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