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Are my peeling lips for the past two years because of exfoliative cheilitis?
Query: Hello doctor, My lips suddenly started to peel off about two years ago. I went to a dermatologist, and he gave me Boroline. I have been using it for the last two years. Once in two days, white skin forms on my lips, and it peels off late. It is like a two-day cycle. After searching about my condit... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. Kindly answer me the following to help you better. Do you have a dry, scaly lip? Is there any inflammation or swelling? Did you expose yourself to dry winds? Do you have any history of atopy or allergies? And also, kindly attach the clinical picture of the lesio... Read Full »
I have burning, swelling, peeling, and bleeding of lips. Please advice.
Query: Hello doctor,Something is wrong with my lips. It all started a couple of days ago- burning, swelling, peeling, oozing, and bleeding. There are also tiny, fluid-filled blisters. I went to the doctor today, but she wasn't sure whether there was a bacterial infection. She prescribed me antibiotics just... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have viewed the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It could be an allergic reaction to some lip cosmetics or it could be a sun-induced eruption that is a phototoxic reaction. I suggest you use a topical antibiotic like either Neosporin ointmen... Read Full »
I have painful rashes on my lips. Is it due to cheilitis?
Query: Hello doctor, My lips have been breaking out in painful rashes, though I am not sure exactly what it is. My lips' secret oil forms a yellow crust around the outline of my lips. After suffering from this on and off for a year and a half, I suspect it may be cheilitis. My lips are in burning pain, se... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are 21 years of age as in the details given. Your condition may be due to cheilitis. The causes may be allergies, irritation, infection, dryness, actinic deficiencies, etc. I suggest you avoid licking your lips often. As you are following, please avoid lips... Read Full »