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What Causes Chapped Lips And Excessive Saliva At The Corner Of Mouth?

I am 65 years old and have suddenly twice had severe chapped lips in the last month. The first time I was out in the sun in an especially windy day, but this second bout has had nothing to do with either. I have noticed that I have more saliva at the corners of my mouth. I also have a thyroid nodule which is being monitored. Any suggestions?
Mon, 13 Jul 2015
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern.

As per your query you have symptoms of chapped lips and excessive saliva at the corner of mouth is because of thyroid nodule and its medications as it is one of the most common symptom in thyroid problems. Need not to worry about it. Get your thyroid levels rechecked. Excessive exposure to sun is also one of the major cause. I would suggest you to keep yourself rehydrated. Don't lick your lips frequently. Use cortisone cream. Avoid excessive exposure to sun. Take multivitamins. Make a paste of strawberries on lips. Take cotton dipped in tea tree oil and apply on lips. Your symptoms will resolve soon. Visit dermatologist once if symptoms keeps on persisting.

Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Chapped Lips And Excessive Saliva At The Corner Of Mouth?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of chapped lips and excessive saliva at the corner of mouth is because of thyroid nodule and its medications as it is one of the most common symptom in thyroid problems. Need not to worry about it. Get your thyroid levels rechecked. Excessive exposure to sun is also one of the major cause. I would suggest you to keep yourself rehydrated. Don t lick your lips frequently. Use cortisone cream. Avoid excessive exposure to sun. Take multivitamins. Make a paste of strawberries on lips. Take cotton dipped in tea tree oil and apply on lips. Your symptoms will resolve soon. Visit dermatologist once if symptoms keeps on persisting. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari