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The term chapped lips refers to dry, cracking, painful skin on and around the lips and mouth area. Lips typically suffer from dryness in the winter months when cold weather, dry air and wind take their toll, but chapped lips can also occur in the summer when exposed to the sun. Chapped lips are very common and are not a serious problem, but they can be painful and often lead to difficulties eating, talking and drinking. Generally, a good lip balm can help immensely.
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Chapped lips are caused by the loss of moisture in lip skin. The natural oils in the skin is often lessened by exposure to sun, cold, wind and dry air. Repeatedly wetting the lips without protecting them first can also lead to chapped lips. A lack of essential fatty acids and/or B vitamins, poor diet and dehydration can also result in chapped lips. Chapped lips can also occur if a person is allergic to lipstick dyes.
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Chapped lips often look dry, red and feel painful. Lips can also crack, split and bleed. The pain is often continuous, but it can intensify when lips come in contact with moisture or some foods.
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Apply cool, salt-soaked cloths to the lips everyday to hydrate the lips. Seal in the moisture with a lip balm containing waxes or lanolin. In extreme cases, apply hydrocortisone ointment under the lip balm. Avoid frequent lip licking. Change lipstick to rule out allergies. Apply lip balm with sunscreen before venturing into the sun. Use a humidifier indoors whenever possible. Increase water intake in the winter months to further hydrate the skin.
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Beneficial Dietary Supplements
B Vitamins can reduce the risk of developing chapped lips.
Vitamin E protects fatty acids and oils.
Zinc speeds healing.
Aloe Vera Cream and Calendula are soothing to the lips.
REFERENCES: Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 3rd Edition, Phyllis Balch, CNC; James F. Balch, M.D. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - -
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