Hello Sir I am 44 years old male. Around 20 days back i have removed the dry skin from my lips. The soft tissue of my lips which appeared is not healing. I have used boroline and Vaseline on my lips. The soft tissue has become red and bleeding and not healing. I am also having bleeding gum problem. For bleeding gum I did tooth scaling two weeks back and using mouthwash and a medicated toothpaste prescribed by my dentist but the gums bleeding problem is still there. Thank you in advance for your advice on my both issues.

Ans: Hi Ashish
You need to consult a Periodontist (a dentist who specialises in gum problems) or your general dentist. Only after a proper evaluation can the remedy be suggested. But most gum problems are treatable

Ans: Tendancies to sit closer to AC and cold temperature dries up
Regulate the temperature indoors and keep a bowl of water in the room where you work long hours.
Shift your mind from that place of injury except twice when you apply plain Vaseline once in the morning and once in the evening
Do not apply any cosmetics till it heals

Ans: Hi Amol,
I understand your concern. Dry or chapped lips though usually not painful are expected to heal in a few days. Creams can only give temporary relief. The reason for your dry lips could be one of many. Dry weather or dehydration, for instance. Allergies, vitamin deficiency, hormonal imbalance or a mild infection.
A dermatologist (skin specialist) would be better qualified to diagnose and treat your condition.
Please consult a competent dermatologist. I'm sure your condition is treatable.

Ans: Hello
You have not mentioned whether you have consulted a dentist for your gum inflammation and were treated in the past for the same.
The most common cause for gum inflammation is poor oral hygiene. Inadequate or improper brushing can lead to accumulation of tartar or calculus which in turn leads to gum inflammation. This tartar or calculus has to be cleaned (the process is called scaling) periodically by a qualified dentist in order to maintain gum health. The recommended frequency can be determined by your dentist after periodic check ups.
If you have gum inflammation despite regular check ups and cleaning, other factors could be responsible.
Certain medicines which need to be taken on a regular basis are known to cause swelling of the gums. Hormonal imbalances can also affect the gums. To rule out these extra-oral factors, your medical history and medication will have to evaluated and adjusted by a General Physician.