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Dryness and blackness of lips

2017-10-10 11:39:27
My lips is becoming dark and it has cracks. is it safe to use mometasone furoate ointment (Elocon) on lips.
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No you should not self treat with creams like this which are steroids. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice.

Answered2017-10-10 14:54:47

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