<s>[INST] My lips go severely dry.It has started happening ever since I stopped my TB medication.The skin doctor gave me an ointment last time also but the problem has recurred ..She has now prescribed cutisoft OD.Why am I getting this dryness on my lips frequently and what is the permanent cure for this? [/INST] HIThank for asking to HCMI really appreciate your concern Tuberculosis is such disease that could lower the Hemoglobin and vitamin form the body and this could cause the dryness of the skin and lips you need to take the iron contain diet and vitamins no need to worry about this it would come around soon, hope this information helps you, take care and have a nice day. </s>