- female
- 30 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm experiencing some real trouble with my lips. They've been drying out and peeling every few days for about three months now. I've been using Tacrolimus, but nothing seems to be improving. It's really just my lower lip that's affected. It gets red, peels every third day, and any new skin that forms also dries out and flakes, especially when it comes into contact with water. It's starting to mess with my confidence. I think the problem started when I was experimenting with new lip balms. Could you help me figure out how to fix this? Having dry and flaky lips isn't aesthetically pleasing, and it's really starting to get me down.
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See a specialist for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment.
Dr. Dr Khaleel Suggests...
Consult a Dermatologist
Answered 25/07/2025
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