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What Causes Dry Cracked Lips?

I have really dry lips, and they secrete a watery liquid at times. I ve used so many different ChapStick s, petroleum jelly, and nothing is helping. It burns when I put anything on them, but if I Dont, they get really tight and dry and still burn slightly.
Thu, 16 Jul 2015
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern.

The symptoms you mention in query are due to condition known as Cheilitis also known as chapped lips . there can be two reasons for that . Firstly it can be due to excessive licking ,picking and sucking of lips which remove natural moist layer of lips and make them dry and chapped .

Secondly it can be due to photo allergic reaction due to exposure to UV radiation of sun .

I would suggest you to :-

- Give cold compresses to your lips several times a day to reduce inflammation and burning sensation of lips .

- Take anti allergic like zyrtec .

- Stop licking , picking and sucking of lips immediately .

- Apply lip balm with SPF 15 for preventing them from dryness and sun exposure .

- Apply vitamin E oil at night .

If condition doesn't get resolve in a week then consult dermatologist for proper examination and to rule like condition like burning mouth syndrome and infection of lips .

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Dry Cracked Lips?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. The symptoms you mention in query are due to condition known as Cheilitis also known as chapped lips . there can be two reasons for that . Firstly it can be due to excessive licking ,picking and sucking of lips which remove natural moist layer of lips and make them dry and chapped . Secondly it can be due to photo allergic reaction due to exposure to UV radiation of sun . I would suggest you to :- - Give cold compresses to your lips several times a day to reduce inflammation and burning sensation of lips . - Take anti allergic like zyrtec . - Stop licking , picking and sucking of lips immediately . - Apply lip balm with SPF 15 for preventing them from dryness and sun exposure . - Apply vitamin E oil at night . If condition doesn t get resolve in a week then consult dermatologist for proper examination and to rule like condition like burning mouth syndrome and infection of lips . Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari