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Consult your general practitioner if symptoms persist. Visit a specialist, such as a dermatologist. Consider turning to alternative medicine. Look into speech therapy.
Exfoliative cheilitis can be linked to serious medical issues, such as a vitamin deficiency, immunosuppression, or your body's inability to efficiently process toxins. Therefore, if minimizing toxin exposure and maintaining a healthy diet do not reduce the symptoms, then it may be necessary to see a doctor to rule out other causes. Medical professionals have used a variety of medications to treat this condition. Remember that the cause of exfoliative cheilitis is unknown, so medical treatments may vary depending on the practitioner. One study found that the use of Topical Calendula officinalis ointment (10%) was very effective. Other treatments, such as topical steroids, antibiotics, keratolytic agents, sunscreen, and antifungals may have less of an effect. Make sure to discuss these options with your doctor. Your doctor may suggest using lip balms and other emollient products to help soothe your symptoms, but keep in mind that exfoliative cheilitis is resistant to emollients, so they may not provide much help. Dermatologists should have the specialized knowledge to get your symptoms under control, as they have probably studied and dealt with more skin conditions than your general practitioner. If you are not having significant improvement under the guidance of one medical professional, consider contacting a different one. Because the cause of exfoliative cheilitis is still unknown to western medicine, you may find some relief from your symptoms through alternative medicines, such as acupuncture or Chinese medicine. Always remember, however, to let all of your doctors know what types of treatments you are receiving, so that the treatments don't conflict with one another. Speech therapy may be helpful as a way to stop unconscious biting, licking, or sucking of your lips. Ask your doctor for a referral to a speech therapist if you have noticed that you do these things.