Patient's question:
Hello doctor! My son's lips are dry, cracked, and peeling. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Preventing dry and cracked lips primarily involves eating more fresh vegetables, such as soybean sprouts, rapeseed, small cabbage, white radish, and so on. It is advisable to wear a mask as much as possible to maintain the temperature and humidity of the lips. It is best to consume more foods rich in vitamins A, C, and E to improve the condition of dry and cracked lips. Riboflavin can be taken orally. Locally, 1% gentian violet can be applied. After using gentian violet, if the cracked area feels dry, cracked, or uncomfortable, you can also apply tetracycline ophthalmic ointment or oxytetracycline ointment externally to the cracked area. A small amount of peanut oil or vegetable oil can also be applied.