Hi Doctor, my child is 4 years old. Her lips got cracked at the edges. She drink's plenty of water daily. Please suggest me a Medici or lip balm or home remedy for this problem.

Question

Chapped or dry lips are a common problem that can be painful and unattractive. Common symptoms are dryness, redness, cracking, flaking, and tender or sore lips.Some of the main causes are vitamin deficiency, allergic reaction, dehydration, smoking, excessive licking of lips, sun exposure and harsh weather.
Castor oil is  good treatment for dry and chapped lips.
?	Simply apply castor oil to your lips several times a day.
?	You can also make a soothing treatment using one teaspoon of castor oil, one teaspoon of glycerin and a few drops of fresh lemon juice. Mix it well and apply it on your lips before going to bed. In the morning, wash it off with a cotton ball dipped in lukewarm water. Repeat this daily until your lips are healed.
?	Homoeopathic LIP BALM ( BAKSON LAB) Apply twice daily

Ramneek Gupta · Accepted Answer

Chapped or dry lips are a common problem that can be painful and unattractive. Common symptoms are dryness, redness, cracking, flaking, and tender or sore lips.Some of the main causes are vitamin deficiency, allergic reaction, dehydration, smoking, excessive licking of lips, sun exposure and harsh weather.
Castor oil is  good treatment for dry and chapped lips.
?	Simply apply castor oil to your lips several times a day.
?	You can also make a soothing treatment using one teaspoon of castor oil, one teaspoon of glycerin and a few drops of fresh lemon juice. Mix it well and apply it on your lips before going to bed. In the morning, wash it off with a cotton ball dipped in lukewarm water. Repeat this daily until your lips are healed.
?	Homoeopathic LIP BALM ( BAKSON LAB) Apply twice daily