What could this be - red around lips

[Snowy Love]

My 4 yo has red marks around his lips, its not even, its mainly in the corners. When it first appeared he said it was from eating pineapple, but I think someone must have said that to him. I've tried not giving him acidic fruit this week & it comes & goes, but doesn't completely disappear. Its standing out more tonight. He says it doesn't hurt, although he said the paw paw balm hurt him (but that could be being dramtic). Any ideas?

Thanks.

[krysalyss]

Could it be from wind or cold? or perhaps dermatitis of some kind? Not very helpful sorry!

[tellytubby]

Yes, from the wind or cold?? Licking them too much? Too much popcorn at the movies (hehe, I'm always injuring my lips from popcorn).

Maybe try some blistex/lipbalm, hopefully the redness will go away soon x

[~Stoked~]

I know in adults it can be a sign of a vitamin B deficiency (I forget which one though... Possibly B12?) but I do get it from eating too much pineapple! I suppose you'd know if he had in fact eaten too much pineapple though!