Dry lips also called chapped or cracked lips, can result from various factors, such as dehydration, dry weather, and some medications (chemotherapy, Retinoids). Keeping your lips moist by using lip balm, drinking lots of water, wrapping your mouth with a scarf, and using a humidifier can treat and prevent dry lips.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the attached pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This is not an infection.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. According to your descriptions, you have either allergic responses or angioedema, which causes your lips to swell.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your condition is called eczematous cheilitis. But, still, please upload 2 to 3 photos of the area, so that it is easy to diagnose the condition.
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Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. In case you are a smoker, stop smoking. I suggest using Melanite cream daily only on the lips.
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