Information About Dry Lips

We Have to Know about the Dry Lips

• Chapped lips

Could be dangerous, if the answer is YES for any one of the following questions

• Complete dryness of lips?

Causes of Dry Lips

• Inadequate intake of fluids and water
• Dehydration
• Some systemic diseases

Do’s and Don’ts-Dry Lips

• Avoid going out in dry, cold weather without putting on lip balm or lipstick
• Try to keep the air in your home humid
• Use a sunscreen on your lips when outside in sunny weather
• Avoid excessive sun exposure

Signs & Symptoms of Dry Lips

• A sticky, dry feeling in the mouth​
• Frequent thirst
• Sores in the mouth
• Sores or split skin at the corners of the mouth​
• Cracked lips​

Medical advice for Dry Lips

• If the symptoms persist for more than 2 weeks

Risk factors of Dry Lips

• Aging​
• Many older people experience dry mouth as they age​
• Contributing factors include the use of certain medications, changes in the body’s ability to process medication, inadequate nutrition, and having long-term health problems
• Cancer therapy also

Treatment for Dry Lips

• Adequate intake of water and fluids
• Control of diseases like of diabetes
• Medicines

Self-care for Dry Lips

• Treat chapped lips with Vaseline
• Drink additional fluids in winter months

Investigations for Dry Lips

• Lab tests