Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Are Dry And Patchy Lips With Plastic Coat Signs Of Sunburn?

my upper lip feels dry and patchy almost like it has a coat of plastic on it, it s a very weird feeling that i ve never experienced before. it s been bothering me for a few days and i m confused cause i drink lots of water and i moisturize my lips all the time so what is the cause of this? could it probably be a sunburn?
posted on Sat, 10 Sep 2016
Twitter Mon, 26 Sep 2016 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 27 Sep 2016 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Dry lips are caused by a number of factors such as dehydration, lack of humidity in environment, excessive seating, malnutrition, habitual licking and excessive exposure to sunlight.
Advice
1.     Capsule Becosule – Z – one capsule daily for 3 months
2.     Use over the counter lip moisturizer such as lip guard or Boroplus every 8 hours
3.     Take high protein diet such as eggs, meat, cheese, and pulses
4.     Drink 4 – 5 liters of water daily
5.     Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight
6.     Use umbrella of hat whilst in sunlight
7.     Hot water evaporation to your lips three times daily
Thanks
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Are Dry And Patchy Lips With Plastic Coat Signs Of Sunburn?

Dry lips are caused by a number of factors such as dehydration, lack of humidity in environment, excessive seating, malnutrition, habitual licking and excessive exposure to sunlight. Advice 1. Capsule Becosule – Z – one capsule daily for 3 months 2. Use over the counter lip moisturizer such as lip guard or Boroplus every 8 hours 3. Take high protein diet such as eggs, meat, cheese, and pulses 4. Drink 4 – 5 liters of water daily 5. Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight 6. Use umbrella of hat whilst in sunlight 7. Hot water evaporation to your lips three times daily Thanks