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Hi I've had dry lips since childhood. Due to dry lips,I always keep licking my lips, which forms a white thin layer on them..that I peel off. It's quite frustrating and makes my lips look bad. Is there something to worry? I use lip balm- nivea.. sometimes Please suggest.
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Don't worry...you are suffering from chronic cheilitis causing this... Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription .
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Lip balm with spf 15....every 3 hourly Covonut oil Moistiriser
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Drink plenty of water . Apply lip balm 4 to 6 times a day online consult with me . Need history . Will start appropriate creams .
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