Patient's question:
Symptom: Today I suddenly noticed that my baby's upper and lower lips are peeling, but I dare not peel them off. What should I do?Onset time: November 15, 2009
Laboratory examination results: Not examined yet
Previous treatment history and effectiveness: Not concerned
Desired assistance: I want to know as soon as possible what's going on? Should I go to the hospital?
Doctor's answer:
Since it is exposed outside, it is easily susceptible to pathogens, which can lead to angular cheilitis and cheilitis.Advice: The first step in treating cheilitis is to prevent excessive sun exposure. Discontinue or avoid hidden medications or foods, prevent dry, high-temperature, windy environments, and break bad habits like licking the lips. This can also help prevent recurrence. After developing cheilitis, you can apply tetracycline or neomycin to the lips 2-3 times a day. Additionally, some parents dislike applying makeup to their babies' lips, but some lip balms may cause allergic reactions to the oral mucosa, leading to inflammation.
Lifestyle care: Follow the above advice. If the child is too young, no additional care is necessary!