Cracked, peeling or chapped lips are commonly termed as dry lips. Dry lips are a sign that your hydration levels are low. Having dry lips are commonly a sign of problems in the digestive tract. Lips are more prone to drying out than other parts of the body.
Causes of dry lips:
Those who have dry skin specially experience dry lips. Some of its causes are.
- Weather
- Dehydration
- Lip licking
- Infections
- Allergies
- Vitamin deficiency
- Certain medications
Symptoms of dry lips:
Some of the symptoms of dry lips are;
- Dryness
- Cracks
- Scales
- Sores
- Bleedings
- Swellings
- Flaking
Treatments for dry lips:
Lips do not contain oil glands like other parts of the skin. Therefore, itâs more liable to drying and becoming chapped. Some of the treatments are;
- Use a good lip balm
- Exfoliate the lips
- Drink plenty of water
- Use a humidifier
- Avoid smoking
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