i have a patch of dry skin at the corner of my mouth that wont go away. the doctor prescribed hydrocortisone 1%. it worked but the dry patch came back quickly.tried vaseline also.nothing works.any suggestions?
2007-03-25 10:20:43 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
F.W i wold keep using it but you canonly use it for a week max. but thx neways.
2007-03-25 10:27:18 · update #1
Hi, Have you tried olive oil? Sounds daft i know - but olive oil is great for your skin and is all natural!
2007-03-25 10:35:13 · answer #1 · answered by julie b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't keep using the hydrocortisone cream. You should use it for a max of 7 days because it thins the skin. Could you be licking it more as you are aware of the dryness? The answer that recommended using canestan was on the right lines; it could be a fungal infection, in which case your gp could prescribe a cream called trimovate. Also don't over moisturise, i know it sounds daft, but it can aggrevate dry skin.
2007-03-25 10:36:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have this problem also, and I can't use a lot of moisturizers or it clogs my pores or burns with the fragrances. My dermatologist prescribed me hydrocortisone and doxy something pills. We just have a particular dermatitis and it won't go away no matter how much Vaseline or any moisturizers we apply. That hydocortizone works but it's a steroid you don't want to over do it
2015-11-22 16:26:10 · answer #3 · answered by Wadina 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dry skin is kind of permanent, you can't cure just treat and keep it under control so it doesn't bother you.
try damping it slightly with water, then vaseline (or i use elizabeth arden 8 hour cream - its good), you need to do this 2-3 times a day, especially when it is cold or very dry and everytime it gets wet, washing, swimming, brushing your teeth etc, eventually it will calm down, you must be patient, also don't scratch and make sure you are hydrated, drink plenty of water
2007-03-25 10:31:29 · answer #4 · answered by emma 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go back to using the stuff the doctor gave you. Nothing else will shift it. Sometimes you need antibiotics as well to keep it away - combination of infection and cold weather.
2007-03-25 10:25:13 · answer #5 · answered by yahoobloo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just chapped skin/lips. Get Cymex from your chemist, it will clear up in a couple of days.
2016-03-29 04:28:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi - I use HC45, available from any pharmacy (over the counter). Ive suffered from it all my life and HC is the onyl thing to help. its hydrocortisone based. Hope this helps! :O)xx
2007-03-25 22:40:28 · answer #7 · answered by Secret Squirrel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go back to using the stuff the doctor gave you
2007-03-25 10:28:27 · answer #8 · answered by b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be due to Stomatitis. I would suggest you to take a course of Vitamin B complex. Try, there is no harm/side effects.
2007-03-25 11:04:20 · answer #9 · answered by Vivax 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds odd, but try Canestan cream for a week and see if that helps. Its meant for thrush but won't hurt if it doesn't help.
2007-03-25 10:29:29 · answer #10 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋