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Lips always remain cracked
2 year old child's lips always remain cracked,reddish and don't healup though i applied vaseline daily..also she drink lots of water.
What food,meds ,lip balm should i use...
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Does her diet contain one whole fruit everyday?
Sufficient amount of vegetables?
Make sure child's diet included different types of food...
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if she is not eating well...can consult online
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi.
Please share a image for proper guidance
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Dr. Kaarthikeyani.S.S
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Chennai
Apply sebamed lip balm every 3-4hours
Advise her not to lick lips in case she does
Instead reapply balm
Next Steps
Summer has already started so increase fluids intake in total at least 1.3litres/day including
milk
water
coconut water,
soups, fresh juices /buttermilk
Health Tips
In case of a vegetarian rule out b12 deficiency causing Cheilitis- give curd n b12 rich food
Syp Zincovit 2.5ml once a day for a month
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