| Cracked lips
Causes
The following medical conditions are some of
the possible causes of Cracked lips as a symptom.
Dry lips
Cold weather
Wind exposure
Licking your lips too often
Lipstick allergic reaction
Sore on lip
Remedies
Apply lip balm or petroleum jelly. You can also try coating your lips with skin moisturizer, vitamin E oil or aloe vera gel. These greasy products help keep your lips properly moisturized
Use lip balm that contains sunblock if you are going to be outside.
Avoid licking your lips, since the saliva will evaporate and leave them dry.
Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration.
Consider moistening the air in your home with a humidifier.
Keep in mind that cracks at the corners of your mouth can indicate riboflavin deficiencies; you can treat this with vitamin B-2 supplements.
Have a dentist readjust ill-fitting dentures if you believe they might be the cause of your chapped lips.
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