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Lips always remain cracked

2021-03-26 07:47:30
2 year old child's lips always remain cracked,reddish and don't healup though i applied vaseline daily..also she drink lots of water. What food,meds ,lip balm should i use...
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Does her diet contain one whole fruit everyday? Sufficient amount of vegetables? Make sure child's diet included different types of food...
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if she is not eating well...can consult online

Answered2021-03-26 08:54:18

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Apply sebamed lip balm every 3-4hours Advise her not to lick lips in case she does Instead reapply balm
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Summer has already started so increase fluids intake in total at least 1.3litres/day including milk water coconut water, soups, fresh juices /buttermilk
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In case of a vegetarian rule out b12 deficiency causing Cheilitis- give curd n b12 rich food Syp Zincovit 2.5ml once a day for a month

Answered2021-03-26 08:04:34

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Hi. Please share a image for proper guidance

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