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Suggest Remedy For Extreme Dryness And Redness On Upper Lip

my upper lip is really dry and red. its really annoying. I've tried many moisturizers and lotions but they all burn. I live in Canada and its been really cold here. I stayed in for the weekend and it got better but then I went out side and it got worse. what can I do?
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
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Hi..
Can understand your concern..

As per your complain dryness,redness and cracking of lips can occur due to a number of conditions but in your case it seems to be due to cold weather..

Dryness and redness of lips can also occur in case you breathe through mouth.

It can also occur in case of infections, nutritional deficiencies, dehydration , smoking, lip sucking habit,excessive sun exposure, reaction or allergy to some medicine etc..

If the condition is severe you should consult a dermatologist and get treated..

I would suggest you to apply natural lubricating agents like alovera gel or Vaseline for relief..

You can apply chapstik for relief..

Keep yourself well hydrated to prevent drying of mouth and lips..

You can take a tablet of multivitamins for a period of 15 days..

You can use humidifiers at home as in cold weather air is dry and can cause dryness of lips..

While going out cover the face with a scarf and apply lip balms containing SPF 15.

Avoid application of harsh soaps on lips.

Always keep lubricating your lips so that they are not left out dried..

Avoid breathing from mouth and do not suck your lips.

Hope your query is solved..

If you find the answer helpful please write a positive review and click on find this answer helpful as a token of appreciation..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Remedy For Extreme Dryness And Redness On Upper Lip

Hi.. Can understand your concern.. As per your complain dryness,redness and cracking of lips can occur due to a number of conditions but in your case it seems to be due to cold weather.. Dryness and redness of lips can also occur in case you breathe through mouth. It can also occur in case of infections, nutritional deficiencies, dehydration , smoking, lip sucking habit,excessive sun exposure, reaction or allergy to some medicine etc.. If the condition is severe you should consult a dermatologist and get treated.. I would suggest you to apply natural lubricating agents like alovera gel or Vaseline for relief.. You can apply chapstik for relief.. Keep yourself well hydrated to prevent drying of mouth and lips.. You can take a tablet of multivitamins for a period of 15 days.. You can use humidifiers at home as in cold weather air is dry and can cause dryness of lips.. While going out cover the face with a scarf and apply lip balms containing SPF 15. Avoid application of harsh soaps on lips. Always keep lubricating your lips so that they are not left out dried.. Avoid breathing from mouth and do not suck your lips. Hope your query is solved.. If you find the answer helpful please write a positive review and click on find this answer helpful as a token of appreciation.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.