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peeling lips problem

my lips are peeling again and again for continuosly six years what should i do?????
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right now i am doing a homeopathic medicine course and its nearly about 8 months!!!!!! due to homeopathic medicines there is a little improvement than before!!!
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563773 tn?1374246539
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Hello,
First of all try doing these simple treatment options. Cheilitis(Inflammation of the skin on and around the lips)is often seen in atopic dermatitis. Diagnosed by blood test like RAST. So consult a dermatologist and get this blood test done.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

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thank you really very much but m not getting what 2 do exactly my peeling lips problem is since six years m seriously tired and messed up!!!!!!
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563773 tn?1374246539
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
This peeling of lips can be due to cheilitis skin. Avoid licking the lips as saliva evaporates quickly resulting in them being drier than before. Drink plenty of water and take multivitamin supplements and do not apply lipstick or other cosmetic products for some days. Use a humidifier to moisturize the air in your home and apply shea butter or Vaseline on your lips.
You can also use a homemade ointment mixed from 1 tsp glycerine, 1 tsp lemon juice and 1 tsp castor oil. Spread on lips overnight, refrigerating the leftovers for future use. Eat foods high in calcium, magnesium and flaxseed oil. If a week of compresses and emollients don't do the trick, you can add over-the-counter 1 percent hydrocortisone ointment to your regimen.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

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