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Chapped Lips, Really Red With Tiny Blisters. Can I Get Ir Rid Of It? Exfoliate My Lips?

I have badly chapped lips, that are really red and they seen to have tiny blisters. I've tried vaseline which has helped a bit but then it ends up getting worse. Is there a brand of chapstick or lip therapy or medication that would heal this? I've been drinking water and I don't lick my lips. I'm really trying to get rid of it since the weather has been getting hotter and I don't want it to get worse. Also I don\t want to exfoliate my lips because they hurt even when water touches it. What can I do to make it better?
Sat, 4 May 2013
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Dentist 's  Response
Hello,

Thanks for posting your query.

I understand that you are having chapped lips which seems to get worsened up. You also mentioned that you have tiny blisters . There is a possibility that you have a viral infection called herpes labialis. Do you have fever? If the condition is not improving I would advise you to see a general physician meanwhile don't apply vaseline or lipbalm as it may worsen the condition.
Take Care

Dr.Sushma Rajesh
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Dentist Dr. Bindiya Bhaskar's  Response
Hello,

The bilsters on lips may be due to aphthous stomatitis.
This is usually caused due to-
Dehydration.
Nutritional deficiencies.
Allergic to weather,food items etc.
I would suggest you to drink plenty of water and fluids too keep yourself nourished.
Take nutritional rich diet.
Avoid exposure to too cold/hot weather.
TAKE VIT.C,FOLIC ACID,iron supplements.
Plenty of fruits and vegetables has to be taken.
Hope this helps.
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Dentist Dr. Farah Hussain's  Response

Hello there ,

Thanks for writing your query,

Chapped lips is usually seen in hot weather conditions due to loss of water soluble vitamins like Vtamin B Complex and Vitamin C from the body.

Deficeincy of these vitamins ususally leads to formation of blisters ,ulcers ,redness of the oral mucous membrane.

i would suggest you to start with multivitamin supplements for 7 to 10 days and vitamin C lozenges daily , this will help in resolving the problem.

avoid alcohol , carbonated drinks , tobacco chewing and smoking as these may worsen the area affected.

Apply oral antiseptic ,analgesic ointments like dentogel or mucogel topically over the affected area

Drink lot of water and keep yourself hydrated .

i hope this helps ,

take care.
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Dentist Dr. Qazi Ammara's  Response
Hi,

Thanks for asking the query,

Chapped lips can be due to nutritional deficiencies, allergic reactions, whether changes, which usually forms blisters, ulcers and ulcerations over the lips.
I would suggest you to tke multivitamin tablets for 7-10 days.
Take vitamin rich diet, drink plenty of water and keep yourself hydrated.
Avoid spicy, hot food carbonated beverages and consumption of alcohol and tobacco.
Apply local anesthetic gel like mucopain over the area.
Maintain a good oral hygiene.

Hope this helps out.

Regards...
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Chapped Lips, Really Red With Tiny Blisters. Can I Get Ir Rid Of It? Exfoliate My Lips?

Hello, Thanks for posting your query. I understand that you are having chapped lips which seems to get worsened up. You also mentioned that you have tiny blisters . There is a possibility that you have a viral infection called herpes labialis. Do you have fever? If the condition is not improving I would advise you to see a general physician meanwhile don t apply vaseline or lipbalm as it may worsen the condition. Take Care Dr.Sushma Rajesh