Baby has peeling on the lips

Patient's question:

Symptoms: Blisters similar to dry skin peeling
Onset time: November 16, 2009
Laboratory test results:
What kind of assistance is needed: Want to know what's going on and whether it's serious

Doctor's answer:

The excess vernix caseosa left behind by the mother: Advice: Your baby is only 15 days old, and there are blisters-like, dry peeling on their lips. This is due to the excess vernix caseosa that the baby carried back from the mother's body. As the baby grows and breastfeeds, takes baths, the remaining vernix caseosa on the baby's body will gradually peel off. Have you ever noticed that your hair feels greasy when washing your baby's hair? This is normal and there's no need to worry. Just give your baby more water and gently wash off the peeling with warm water.
Daily care: Please do not scrub too hard when washing to avoid injuring your baby's skin!