Can I use hydrocortisone steroid cream for chapped lips problem?

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Different questions related to baldness, hair grafts, hair loss, hair transplant procedures and medical treatments for hair loss are being raised by patients now and then, including the followers of Dr John Watts, who keep flooding his series of hugely popular educational videos on his popular YouTube channel with queries related to different hair issues.

In this educational video session, Hyderabad’s noted dermatologist & trichologist and one of the Best Hair Transplant Surgeons in Hyderabad, Dr John Watts explains the dos and don’ts of using steroid-based creams for common problems. He explains the hazards of misusing self-medication with steroid creams like hydrocortisone for common problems like chapped lips.

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Ashish Reddy asks: Sir, I have chapped lips. I want to know if I can use hydrocortisone steroid cream for this problem. Is it safe? Please explain.

Rampant steroid use in dermatology is a concerning issue that should be avoided whenever possible, especially when there are alternative treatment options available. One of the misuses of steroid-based creams is for treating chapped lips, a condition known as Cheilitis simplex.

When addressing the query of Ashish Reddy, Dr John Watts emphasizes the importance of first diagnosing the exact cause of the chapped lips before considering the use of a steroid-based cream. Factors like deficient water intake, vitamin deficiencies, and other accompanying symptoms like intermittent fevers need to be taken into account while diagnosing the exact cause of the chapped lips condition.

In this educational video, Dr Watts advises against applying steroid-based creams, such as hydrocortisone, for chapped lips, as it may not be necessary in many cases. Using self-medication and misusing hydrocortisone steroid cream one may run the risk of adverse side effects on the skin.

“Particularly during winter, chapped lips can be a common problem, but the most suitable approach is to use regular lip balms or moisturizers like Vaseline as solutions,” advised Dr John Watts, emphasizing that using steroid cream for chapped lips would be excessive and not typically required.

He said that in about 90% of instances, a moisturizer can effectively address the problem and provide relief.

Conclusion: It is essential to consult a dermatologist for proper treatment and diagnosis of and cause of chapped lips or any skin condition instead of attempting self-medication with steroid creams. Steroid creams should only be used under the guidance and prescription of a qualified dermatologist as they can have potential side effects and complications.

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