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My baby of 11 months ate a scoop of Petroleum jelly. Will it cause any serious problem? What needs to be done

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It is minimally toxic. Watch for coughing or choking. If any symptoms are there, visit a pediatrician soon. There is a chance of loose motions also ... Read More

I have dry skin type, and for the past year acne-prone skin too. At the night time, my routine is washing my face with cetaphil gentle cleanser. Alternate nights, I use a chemical exfoliater. Followed by, moisturiser (neutrogena oil-free sensitive skin moisturiser). I also use Vaseline on my lips and sometimes next to my nostrils as that area becom

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Hello Vaseline is basically emollient which seals the moisture in the skin and if you have increased sebaceous activity as you are describing as breakouts, there are chances of you getting breakout af ... Read More

I have swollen and inflammed area on my upper lip...doesnt even go on application of petroleum jelly..plz can u suggest something

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hello.. it might be possible that you have got allergic to something you have eaten or applied over that region...sometimes exposure to long hours of sunlight will also cause the symptoms... please co ... Read More

I have a problem with my lips. At first, it was dry. I thought it was because of the weather. So I use a lipbalm and petroleum jelly at night. But then the dryness of my lips remains around my lips. And it is also itchy around it. I hope someone will help me. Thank you.

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It seem you are having dry cracking lips. This might be due to lack of salivation. Along with lip balm you must try sialogogues. Example lozenges that initiates salivation. Or salivary substitute ... Read More

My lips are black because i used petroleum jelly regularly when i m 16 year old, i think it cause my lips to become dry. Please suggest something to me for good lips

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This is limited information and tells nothing about your skin condition which can help in planning a treatment.  A thorough history, clinical examination and appropriate laboratory tests will be ... Read More

I've cut on both side of lips and it's been few weeks. I tried taking vitamins b and used petroleum jelly but not working

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If its on the cornor of your mouth, dont ignore. It might b a viral or fungal infection ... Read More

I have dark lip corners which tend to dry during winters or dry weather. I am currently using Vaseline petroleum jelly to keep it moisturized. Is there any cure to it?

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Specific medicine available...it's cheilitis...will go with medicine... for accurate diagnosis and treatment do direct online consultation with photos ... Read More

My son is 2 years 4 months old. His lips are cracked for 2 days. Can I apply Vaseline petroleum jelly in his lips for the same? Kindly suggest.

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Dermoys ointment Syp bevon 5 ml once a day for 1 month ... Read More

Is it safe to apply vasaline petroleum jelly to 18 month old baby lips . Her lips are getting very dry

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Hi! Natural baby lip balm are available in the market, better to use those ... Read More

My lips have become very dry and it hurts now, i am putting glycerin lemon regularly it gets bit better but back to same next day. It hurts too. Which cream to put? Vaseline/petroleum jelly also temporary solution only

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Kindly consult online with relavent photographs.. moisturize your lips properly 3-4 times a day ... Read More

I have been changing lip balms as i have dry skin and lips and have a history of eczema which has subsided in recent years. Recently i got a lipstick; i have used it 3-4 times n after using it, my lips starts feeling dry, n have become dark and now i can feel eczema like skin around my lips and even at the edges. I don't use anything but petroleum

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Petroleum jelly is the best option. ... Read More

Hi All, My wife's lips are severely cracked, sometimes little blood is also coming out. She has applied Vaseline petroleum jelly but still its not recovering. Please suggest how to recover. Pics are attached. Thanks

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Take consultantion and discuss in detail about treatment ... Read More

So, there is a dark layer in the middle of the lips and it looks chapped. My dermatologist recommended me to use desoadd cream 2 times a day for 5 days and to apply petroleum jelly afterwards. My question is- how long should I let the cream to stay on my lips ?

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Difficult to comment on the diagnosis and treatment without any pictures But if you're asking just about the desoadd cream, you can leave it on without washing off. Avoid Washing the area atleast for ... Read More

Hello, i tested positive for covid on 4th may. Dint have any issues 2.5 weeks post that.. i started to notice an allergy in the corners of my mouth.. i applied sebamed lip balm in the morning and laneige lip sleeping mask in the night. It started to spread to my upper and lower lip as well. I then applied vaseline original petroleum jelly the next

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Kindly consult online with relevant photographs for proper diagnosis and treatment ... Read More

Hi its been more than 2, 3 months I am suffering from this condition where there are small pimples or blisters (I dont even know what these are exactly) are appearing on my upper lip mostly, water comes out of it and there is swelling in morning. I feel a weird sensation on my upper lip. Do drink 3 ltrs of water and keep my lips hydrated also (vase

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This could be dermatitis due to soap or medicine or some cosmetic you are using For detailed information please take online consultation ... Read More

I suffering with cracked and chopped lips ie lips skin get dry and skin removed with fingers. Sometimes when removing the blood is coming. I have tried petroleum jelly a lot. Attaching the image with this please refer the image and tell me a solution for this.

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It's chronic cheilitis..it will improve with medicine... for detailed information do direct online consultation ... Read More

I sm female 31 years of age i have this probkrm sonce chilhood i slso developed lip allery due to expired lip products So i am allergic to all lipstick gels and petroleum jelly So i was planning for lip laser but it too costly so thaught of opting in homeopathic Pls help

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Hi dear homoeopathic medicines will give you best results naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance Medicines will reach you via courier services ... Read More

I have a dry skin patch /rash on the left corner of my upper lip. Have been applying lip balm as well as petroleum jelly but no result. Please suggest cream or balm to get rid of it. Thanks in advance.

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Don't worry...you are suffering from allergic dermatitis causing this problem... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for de ... Read More

Hi from past 3 4 weeks I have very very dry lips. They are very scaly. Have tried applying everything from petroleum jelly to mustard oil to ghee. Nothing seems to be working and they are getting drier each day. There is a slight burning sensation and it feels the skin above the upper lips is shrinking which is causing cuts on the lips. There is no

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You will need proper prolonged treatment with topical steroids. Please don't buy yourself otc from pharmacies. Do a proper online consultation so that you can be helped better. Best regards ... Read More

Hi from past 3 to 4 weeks I have got chapped lips. They are very very dry and scaly. Have tried everything from.using petroleum jelly, oils, ghee, lip balm but nothing seems to be working. They are getting drier with each day. There are no cuts on the side. Only chapped lips. Please help.

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Please share the pics for better diagnosis. You could be suffering from exfoliative cheilitis ... Read More

I have dry skin peeling off above my upper lip.. it's not going off even after using cetaphil and Vasilene petroleum gel.. Any suggestions on this?

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Use lip balm containing sunscreen like chaptex or lipbless. ... Read More

The sperm consists of some jelly like substance which Is lump-like.its like lumps of yellowish jelly. The entire sperm/ejaculation is not like that only there are most of these jelly like things in it. Is it harmful? Or concerning?

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it may b anyting,better tets it for CONFIMATION ... Read More

I am expereiencing strechy, rough and dry patch on top lip from 3 months. Earlier it was on top right lip now it is spread to top left lip. Tried lip balms, petroleum jelly, aloe vera gel..still i dnt get rid of this dry patch. I am attching the pic of dry flake coming off my lips.

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You are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis Causing flakes above lips.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected a ... Read More

Anytime i use lip balm for my lips, my lips overtime get extra dry where i need to medicate it (hydroval). My dr recommend i use products with vitamin e in it. The products i was using before was vaseline petroleum jelly, Burt's bees and blistex. Did those products have vitamin e in the first place?

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Venusia Max lotion or Cetaphil lotion or Aquasoft lotion or Episoft lotion can be used if it is just routine dryness. however an examination would be needed to make sure there is no other coexisting c ... Read More

I had tried many home remiedies like lemon ,glycerine ,petroleum jelly ,cocunut oil but didn't work I have blackness line around lower lips Middle part is pink but corner side is black Suggest me some medicine

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Use lipbless cream twice daily, along with the following medicine.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on private chat or meet me in my clinic f ... Read More

Since 3 weeks I m having the problem of this lips cracking from left side corner I took all the suppliments which my family phisician gave i.e iron , calcium and tonic for vitamin B but then to it is not healing I suffer pain while opening the mouth . I also apply honey , petroleum jelly regularly but after sometime it again starts cracking . What

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Use kenocort ora base at night, along with the following medicine.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on private chat or meet me in my clinic f ... Read More

I have got a random dark pigmentation mark on my lower lip. I regularly scrub my lips and moisturise them with petroleum jelly especially before sleeping. It's been about a month the mark is still the same. I don't smoke or drink and there's minimum sun exposure too. There was no injury or anything for it to occur. Please advice. Thanks

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Do you think this has come up after you consumed some oral tablet (for any reason)? What I can suggest is to stop scrubbing because it will only aggravate your pigmentation. And go visit a dermatologi ... Read More

My lips looking black and gets dry soon. Shall I use any other white petroleum products like Bioline, Vaseline, etc. ? Can u please suggest me any good LipBalm?

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Hi there I understand your concern...It maybe postinflammatory hypopigmentation....It can happen if you have a habit of lip smacking or sometimes on its own....I would suggest you to use melbid lotion ... Read More

Hi Dr, I m suffering from lick cracking and dry. however I use lip balm like petroleum jelly and take more water. Although it is not be smooth. I am feeling very embarrassing due to this. Please suggest what should I do for it.. Thank u !

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Kindly revert back with images of the affected area for better advice. ... Read More

I have chapped lips and they are super dry even after i apply petroleum jelly . I've tried tons of home remedies but problem seems to be incurable! My father has dry lips too i think this os hereditary. Please give me remedies to have smooth nd shiny lips!! It is too embarrassing

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Hello Apply this lip balm it might help you You can try 1) ceralip lip balm 2) barrierderm lip balm. ... Read More

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