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Always cracked and dry lips
I have a cracked and dry lips all over the year,always I need to use excessive lip balm,and even after applying the lip balm it's not getting cure,m too much worried about that as it always cracking and drying all the time,is that a sign of lip cancer and which specialist should I consult.Thank you
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Don't worry...you are suffering from chronic cheilitis causing cracks.. Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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I don't think it's cancer....it's excessive dryness...u need topical and oral treatment...do online private consultation and I will prescribe u treatment
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Dr. Govind S Mittal
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi. Pls dont worry, I dont think its lip cancer just because its dry and cracking.
1. Firstly we need to understand how long you are having this issue? 2. Whether ther are any seasonal exacerbations? 3. Whether there are any treatments you have received from a qualified dermatologist apart from lip balm. 4. Are there any associated deficiencies / allergic tendencies / or infections / or any other skin issues. 5. also if any particular food habits worsen your problem. If we are able to find answers to these questions, we should be able to help you out with a due examination of the lesions. Warm regards, Dr Govind S Mittal, Therapeia SKin Hair and ENT centre, Bengaluru.
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JUST TRY USING PLAIN VASELINE JELLY INSTEAD OF COCONUT OIL / AVOID SPICY FOODS LIKE CHIPS / KURKURE / NAMKEEN ETC
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