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What Causes Burning Sensation On The Lips?

For the past week my lips have been burning like they're chapped- I keep lip balm on most of the day but it hasn't improved- I also have a small split in the corner of my mouth which I have put neo- spor in on without it closing - was wondering what the problem is?
Thu, 30 Mar 2017
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Hi..
Thanks for the query..

As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from Angular Cheilitis leading to dry and cracked corners of the mouth along with burning, inflamed and chapped lips..
It can occur due to a number of common causesIron deficiency or Anemia, fungal infection,ill fitting dentures, loss of teeth leads to folds of skin at the mouth corners,systemic diseases like Coeliac disease etc..

I would suggest you to consult an oral physician or dermatologist and get evaluated..

Treating the underlying problem that is causing the symptoms will help in its resolution..
You can also apply a thick coat of Petroleum jelly over the corners to relieve the dryness and smoothen the area..
Do cool compresses..
A low potency steroid ointment along with antibiotic ointment can also be advised.. Take multivitamin tablet for 15 days..
Drink plenty of water..

Hope this helps..

Regards.
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What Causes Burning Sensation On The Lips?

Hi.. Thanks for the query.. As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from Angular Cheilitis leading to dry and cracked corners of the mouth along with burning, inflamed and chapped lips.. It can occur due to a number of common causesIron deficiency or Anemia, fungal infection,ill fitting dentures, loss of teeth leads to folds of skin at the mouth corners,systemic diseases like Coeliac disease etc.. I would suggest you to consult an oral physician or dermatologist and get evaluated.. Treating the underlying problem that is causing the symptoms will help in its resolution.. You can also apply a thick coat of Petroleum jelly over the corners to relieve the dryness and smoothen the area.. Do cool compresses.. A low potency steroid ointment along with antibiotic ointment can also be advised.. Take multivitamin tablet for 15 days.. Drink plenty of water.. Hope this helps.. Regards.