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What are the ways to treat dry skin around the mouth?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Why do I have dry skin around my mouth and how can I treat it?

Hi,

I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.

I understand your concern and will try to help you with it.

I have gone through your case. There are number of causes of such dryness. Use of colored toothpaste, excessive salivation, rubbing tongue on lips, poor oral hygiene, use of lip balms and lipsticks. Treatment involves maintaining good oral hygiene. Mix Clotrimazole and Hydrocortisone cream two times a day and apply on the area for 10 days.

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Answered byDr. Shanza Ikram

Medically reviewed byDr. Divya Banu M

Published At August 4, 2019
Reviewed AtJanuary 22, 2025

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