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Flakey lips and white scaling
I have extremely chapped lips and a constant white layer ( scaling) keeps forming on it the entire day both on the lips and inside the lips it's so bad that if I don't remove it my lips get pasted together. No one could diagnose what the issue is except for one dr who said it's actinic cheilitis but even after a long treatment the problem persist. It's extremely problematic as if I apply any lip balm or even with the contact of water the scaling forms and if I don't apply anything it gets very flakey and painful . When I try to remove the scaling lips often swells and it hurts so bad. I don't know what to do please help. THANKYOU .
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Do a proper consultation with past and present pictures . Most of these conditions are treatable and there are ways to prevent recurrences also
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Don't worry...you are suffering from chronic cheilitis causing this flaky lips.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
38 yrs exp
Mumbai
A complete clinical evaluation with medical history is required. Treatments depend on severity. You can consult online or visit us at our clinic. Thank you.
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Dr. Aishwarya Naik
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4 yrs exp
Bangalore
All conditions and treatable, however proper diagnosis must be reached
Do consult
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Dr. Moin Ahmad Siddiqui
Dermatologist
6 yrs exp
Lucknow
if it's actinic chelitis, it will take a long duration of treatment
U can try this
Hydralipz lip balm spf 15
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Dr. Rashmi Nandwana
Dermatologist
18 yrs exp
Noida
Don't worry..
Specific medication will treat your concern.
Kindly consult online for proper treatment and guidance.
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
11 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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