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What Causes Dry Cracked Lips In The Morning?

I would like to know what causes dry cracked lips in the morning when I awake? The doctor said it was dehydration and I should drink more water. I do drink more water but I still have this problem. I don t feel dehydrated and it s only in the morning. I have diabetes type2 but have never had this problem before. My ac1 is always normal and this condition just started 3 months ago. I have been taking the same melds for some 8 years and never had this problem. What can I do to find out what causes this and how can I stop it?
Tue, 18 Oct 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain Dry cracked lips in the morning when you wake up does not seems to be due to dehydration however can be most probably be due to Mouth breathing habit..

It can commonly cause dry mouth and dry lips specifically when you wake up in the morning..

I would suggest you to follow a simple trick..
Stick a vertical piece of doctors tape or micropore tape on.your closed lips before sleeping..
Also apply Petroleum jelly on lips before sleeping..

When you wake up in the middle of night sip on water and apply some more petroleum jelly..

In case if the condition does not improve after doing this consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated for any skin related problem....

Hope this helps..

Regards..
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What Causes Dry Cracked Lips In The Morning?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain Dry cracked lips in the morning when you wake up does not seems to be due to dehydration however can be most probably be due to Mouth breathing habit.. It can commonly cause dry mouth and dry lips specifically when you wake up in the morning.. I would suggest you to follow a simple trick.. Stick a vertical piece of doctors tape or micropore tape on.your closed lips before sleeping.. Also apply Petroleum jelly on lips before sleeping.. When you wake up in the middle of night sip on water and apply some more petroleum jelly.. In case if the condition does not improve after doing this consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated for any skin related problem.... Hope this helps.. Regards..