Best Ointment Options (Choose ANY one) 1. Clotrimazole + Beclomethasone (Candid-B cream) Apply twice daily for 5–7 days. 2. Miconazole gel (Daktarin) – if fungus suspected Apply twice daily. 3. Fusidic Acid Cream – if bacterial infection Apply twice daily for 5 days. 4. Plain Petroleum Jelly / Vaseline Apply 3–4 times/day to keep area moist and prevent cracking. If it is painful or very dry: Use: Himalaya Lip Balm OR Vaseline in between the medicated cream applications. How to Apply • Wash gently with plain water • Pat dry • Apply a thin layer of the ointment • Do not lick the lips • Do not peel the skin

Many patients get this due to: Vitamin B-complex deficiency → Take B-complex tablet once daily for 10 days. Dry licking of lips → Avoid licking; use Vaseline. Mask use, dry weather → Keep lips moisturized. Expected Healing • Pain reduces in 2–3 days • Cut heals completely in 5–7 days When to see a doctor • If it becomes very red or spreads • If white patches appear • If it does not heal even after 7–10 days

Please book a brief consult so I can assess the cut, rule out deficiencies, and prescribe the appropriate ointment.

- keep the area Clean and Dry - stop if it causes - Burning , Redness or Rash