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What Causes Severe Dryness And Tingling Sensation In The Lips?

I have very dry chapped lips, they feel very tingling all the time. I have tried putting on Chapstick, Aquaphor, Blistex and just Vaseline but I still have it (it has been over a month now). My doctor had prescribed a lotion to use before bed and in the morning (something used for a yeast infection) but I still have the same symptoms. I have worn the same lipstick for a couple of years so I wouldn't think that would be the problem and I have tried going without for a couple of days too but to no avail. Any ideas on what could be the cause or what could help?
Wed, 13 Apr 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain severe dryness and tingling sensation of lips can occur due to a number of causes like:
1.Severe dehydration.
2.Malnourishment.
3.Excessive Sun exposure.
4.Fungal infection.
5.Viral infection causing herpes.
6.Mouth breathing habit and also lip sucking and biting habit..

Consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like microscopic examination of scraping from the lesions and also blood tests can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly..

If the symptoms are due to underlying pathology treatment of the same can resolve the problem..

As of now you should apply thick coat of petroleum jelly or bees wax containing lip balm multiple times a day..
Drink plenty of water..
Avoid licking or sucking the lip as it further evaporates moisture from lips..
Do cool compresses over lips..
Avoid excess sun exposure..
You can also apply Marigold and Tacrolimus ointments..
Take multivitamin and mineral supplements..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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What Causes Severe Dryness And Tingling Sensation In The Lips?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain severe dryness and tingling sensation of lips can occur due to a number of causes like: 1.Severe dehydration. 2.Malnourishment. 3.Excessive Sun exposure. 4.Fungal infection. 5.Viral infection causing herpes. 6.Mouth breathing habit and also lip sucking and biting habit.. Consult a Dermatologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like microscopic examination of scraping from the lesions and also blood tests can help in diagnosis and treatment can be done accordingly.. If the symptoms are due to underlying pathology treatment of the same can resolve the problem.. As of now you should apply thick coat of petroleum jelly or bees wax containing lip balm multiple times a day.. Drink plenty of water.. Avoid licking or sucking the lip as it further evaporates moisture from lips.. Do cool compresses over lips.. Avoid excess sun exposure.. You can also apply Marigold and Tacrolimus ointments.. Take multivitamin and mineral supplements.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.