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Why are my lips dry and black at the edges?

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Hi doctor,

My lips are dry and black at the edges. Please help.
Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar S

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

  • In case you are a smoker, stop smoking. I suggest using Melanite cream daily only on the lips.
  • Take a thin slice of lemon, sprinkle a bit of sugar on top and rub it on your lips. It will exfoliate dead cells, so new and fresh skin can appear. Use this remedy daily for a few weeks. Alternatively, you can prepare a mixture of a half teaspoon each of lemon juice, glycerin, and honey.

Thank you.

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Published At August 15, 2017
Reviewed At April 22, 2025

Education:

fellow of american college of gastroentrology

Professional Bio:

Dr.Ramesh Kumar S is a highly skilled and established physician in the field of Medical Gastroenterology. He listens to all the patient queries deliberately and is an expert in devising a proper treatment plan.

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Dr. Ramesh Kumar S

Medical Gastroenterology

Education:

fellow of american college of gastroentrology

Professional Bio:

Dr.Ramesh Kumar S is a highly skilled and established physician in the field of Medical Gastroenterology. He listens to all the patient queries deliberately and is an expert in devising a proper treatment plan.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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