Anonymous

2 years

Redness & dryness on and around lips

It first started few months ago. Redness is always there and sometimes it got worse, lips become swollen and flaky. Dryness also spread to my chin. Not sure what causes it and how to identify what causes it to happen. I have been using rosken dry skin cream and vaseline but not sure if it helps. Also using elosone ointment from a pharmacy, helps reduce a bit but not sure how often I should use it and if there is any side effect.

Thank you for your questions. The following answers regarding your current queries are just general descriptions due to the limited information provided by you. Click on this link (DoctorOnCall) for a private consultation with our doctors.

First and foremost, we truly understand your concerns regarding your symptoms and other health problems you might be facing. From your complaints, we believe that your condition may have multifactorial causes such as:

  • Genetic dry skin
  • Some people are sensitive to sun. Sun exposure can cause lip dryness
  • side effects of medication such as Vitamin a supplement, chemotherapy

If you start to notice ulcer, red/ dark discolouration of the lips with white plaques, immediately seek for help.

In order for us to provide you with an accurate choice of treatment and management, we need additional details to explore further into your current complaints. Therefore, we greatly suggest that you refer this to your nearest medical doctor. You may also click on this link (DoctorOnCall) to speak with our doctors online. We assure you that our conversations are kept in confidentiality unless additional consultation needed with other medical parties. Thank you.AdobeStock_41699827

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