Chapped lips is a condition whereby the lips become dry
and possibly cracked.
Chapped lips can be painful, embarrassing,
and
uncomfortable.
Chapped lips are most often caused by being in overly
windy, sunny, or dry conditions. Chapped lips can have several causes,
including dry
weather, overexposure to the sun, lip biting and sucking,
riboflavin (vitamin B-2) deficiencies and ill-fitting dentures. Most
people get chapped lips from time to time. Dry, cracked or sore lips
can interfere with many daily activities, such as smiling, kissing,
eating and talking. Signs and Symptoms of Chapped Lips is dryness
,redness ,tenderness and sensitivity ,cracking, splitting, or peeling
and pain. A variety of topical nonprescription products are available
for treating or preventing chapped lips.
Apply lip cream, balm or lipstick before going out in cold, dry
weather. Drinking enough water (the equivalent of at least 9 cups of
fluids daily) will keep the body, skin and lips hydrated. Avoid licking
your lips. Saliva evaporates quickly, leaving lips drier than before
you licked them. Use a sunscreen on your lips when outside in sunny
weather. Avoid going out in dry, cold weather without putting on lip
balm or lipstick. Try to keep the air in your home humid. Avoid using a
flavored lip balm, which can tempt you to lick your lips. Try to keep
the air in your home humid. Avoid improper fitting dentures (see your
dentist to ensure a proper fit). Use an oil-based lubricating cream,
such as Aquaphor Healing Ointment, or lip balm containing petrolatum or
beeswax. Avoid smoking.
Chapped lips Treatment and Prevention Tips
1. Avoid licking your lips.
2. Avoid excessive sun exposure.
3. Try to keep the air in your home humid.
4. Use a humidifier at home to keep air moist.
5. Avoid using a flavored lip balm, which can tempt you to lick your lips.
6. Use lip balm that contains sunblock if you are going to be outside.
7. Use a sunscreen on your lips when outside in sunny weather.
8. Before applying lipstick, dab on a very small amount of lip balm or petroleum jelly to give your lips a little moisture.Write your abstract here.