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Chapped Lips


Chapped or dry lips are commonly observed throughout the winter and the summer but they can occur throughout the entire year. Chapped lips are unsightly and uncomfortable, and they can cause activities such as talking, eating, drinking, and even smiling to be excruciatingly painful.

Causes and Risk Factors

Chapping or drying of lips is essentially caused by dehydration or by the loss of moisture from the outer layer of the lips. The skin of the lips is very delicate and thin, which causes it to be easily susceptible to chapping. Additionally, it does not possess oil glands that could prevent the moisture from evaporating. Because of this, the lips lose their suppleness and become dry and cracked.

Here are a few common causes of chapped lips:

Seasonal factors, such was wind, sun, or dry weather.
Habitual licking of the lips.
Lip biting and sucking.
Conditions, such as allergic rhinitis, that force an individual to breath through the mouth.
Vitamin deficiencies, particularly vitamins A, B, and C.
Contact dermatitis caused by allergic reaction to topical lip products, mouthwashes, or toothpastes.
Ill-fitting dentures.
Smoking.
Dehydration.
Skin disorders such as eczema.

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