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Dry and chapped lips
I am having very dry and chapped lips. I applied lipgloss and boroline which I generally use but it did not work mostly applying at night heal the lips.
But this time nothing was working I started applying coconut oil it helps a bit but still having chapped lips. Also from few day im having cold and slight fever.Is it due to some vitamin or iron or other deficiency or one of the thyroid symptoms?
Or it is just due cold.
PS: I was using pink salt from almost 2 years. From 2 days switched back to iodine salt.
Please let me know what to do next.
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Stay hydrated. Take multivitamin tablet for 14 days
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Just drink lots of water till every flow of urine is white. Maintain the consistency for a month. You will find the difference.
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Increase hydration.
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consult for further details
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no need to worry
some easy tricks and you are good to go
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Take plenty of fluids.
Take multivitamin specially Vit B complex.
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Your chapped lips are likely due to dehydration from fever/cold, vitamin deficiencies (B2, iron, zinc), or environmental factors.
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What to Do:
✔ Hydrate – Drink 2.5–3L water daily.
✔ Diet – Increase B-complex, iron, zinc (eggs, leafy greens, nuts).
✔ Lip Care – Use coconut oil, ghee, Vaseline, or lanolin-based balm. Avoid drying lip products.
✔ Nasal Care – Steam inhalation, saline drops (to prevent mouth breathing).
✔ If Severe – Tiny amount of hydrocortisone 1% for 1–2 days (if cracked/inflamed).
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See a Doctor If:
• No improvement in 7–10 days
• Cracks at corners, swelling, or sores
• Other thyroid symptoms (fatigue, cold intolerance, weight gain)
Most likely due to cold and dehydration, so focus on hydration and lip care.
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Due to vitamin deficiencies otherwise
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Will help you.
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Dry and chapped lips maybe due to prolong use of pink salt as it’s a must to increase your water intake while using it or else the diuretic effect of pink salt dries up everything .
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Maintain proper hydration thats all
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It could be some deficiencies
We need to talk to understand the cause
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Dr. Neha Raut
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Take plenty of water
Use moisturizer
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
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Kindly consult once for discussion
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If you require assistance or have any health concerns, feel free to reach out for a consultation. Your well-being is my priority, and i'm here to support you on your health journey.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Need few more details
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Dr. Kamlesh Kalsariya
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Multivitamin
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consultation
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Use Vaseline and orasore
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Get thyroid profile done and have a follow up.
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Dr. Vikram Pratap
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You should visit a physician for proper physical examination and treatment
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
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Nashik
Causes can be due to Weather Conditions – Cold, dry, or windy weather can strip moisture from the lips.
Dehydration – Not drinking enough water can lead to dryness.
Allergies or Irritants – Certain lip balms, cosmetics, or foods may cause irritation.
Vitamin Deficiencies – Lack of vitamins B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), or iron can contribute.
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Dr. Danish Qureshi
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It's cheilitis die to vitamin deficiency
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Dr. Vamshi Krishna Koppula
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Consult on practo
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits and
Do connect and consult
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