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Chapped lips are the result of our lips being too dry. Chronic chapped lips can result from nutritional deficiencies and dehydration, or over exposure to sun or cold and windy conditions. The explanation for severe and chronic dry lips is that our skin has lost its moisture retention capacity. As a consequence, our lips become easily chapped. The chapping further reduces the moisture retention capacity and this vicious circle results in the problem becoming chronic and increasingly severe Avoid licking your lips. Saliva evaporates rapidly and digests the slim membrane protecting lips, leaving lips drier than before you licked them. Because sunlight vulnerability can dry and blow the rind, take a lip ointment or salve containing sunscreen to defend the lips from detrimental rays. Medical care should be sought if symptoms continue without advance. Your doctor may select to dictate antibiotics or may regard prescription handling for dermatitis. Pri phen375 mary Causes of Chapped Lips Exposure to the seasonal elements – Dry air, wind, sun and/or cold temperatures can wreck havoc on sensitive, unprotected lip tissue. Contact dermatitis should be considered and may be stemming from allergies and/or topical irritation. Medications could be a factor. Suspect any newly started medications as the potential source of irritation. Signs and symptoms of chapped lips Your child’s lips may be: · Dry · Red · Cracked · Peeling Treatment of Chapped Lip Some common treatment of Chapped Lip : Apply lip balm or petroleum jelly. You can also try coating your lips with skin moisturizer, vitamin E oil or aloe vera gel. These greasy products help keep your lips properly moisturized. Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration. Keep in mind that cracks at the corners of your mouth can indicate riboflavin deficiencies; you can treat this with vitamin B-2 supplements.