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Black mark and dryness around the lips
My 6 year old daughter has dryness around the lips and it's turned black. Even on her lips there are cracks developed and it's turned black. No amount of lip balms and ghee is helping. Pls suggest any medication which will help cure this.
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This may be perioral dermatitis and cheilitis which may happen in atopic eczema. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice.
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