Chapped Lips

Chapped lips is a medical condition whereby the lips become dry and possibly cracked. In most cases, chapped lips are caused by the elements. Chapped lips are marked by dry, cracked, painful lips and may result in a red ring around the mouth. In the wintertime, chapped lips are a more common problem, because the air is dry and the cold wind further dries the lips out. Just as in the summertime, treating chapped lips in the winter can make use of a moisturizing lip balm containing sunscreen. Petroleum jelly or beeswax based lip balm is effective in preventing chapped lips. In the event that chapped lips become a severe problem, such as with habitual licking, and the redness, cracking and dryness become so painful that talking or chewing is difficult, you should use a medicated lip balm. Avoid using flavored lip balm, as it can encourage more frequent licking of the lips, especially in children. Other ways to prevent chapped lips include increasing the humidity in your home and covering your lips with a ski mask or scarf in the winter. Frequent washing of the mouth followed by application of lip balm also helps alleviate the discomfort associated with chapped lips .

Chapped lips are a result of very dry skin on the lips. Chapped lips are caused by overexposure to wind, sun or dry conditions in any season, but winter is especially troublesome. If you have a common habit-lip-licking-you have a sure setup for chapping. Use a non-flavored lip balm, petroleum jelly or even a skin moisturizer to heavily coat the lips. A creamy lipstick would help soothe lips that are already chapped. Nutritional deficiencies-such as those of B-complex vitamins and iron-can play a part in scaling of the lips. So make sure you're okay on that front with a multivitamin supplement. It's tough to stop licking your lips because the behavior is mostly unconscious, like blinking. But stopping is the first step in healing.

Causes of Chapped Lips

The common Causes of Chapped Lips :

Dehydration
Deficiency of vitamin A, B and C in the body
Exposure to sun radiations
Infections
Over exposure to cold winds
Frequent use of soaps and other chemicals
Smoking
Allergies to cosmetic products

Symptoms of Chapped Lips

Some Symptoms of Chapped Lips :

Lips become rough and reddish
Mild pain
Bleeding
Dryness
Loss of moisture from the lips
Sensitivity of lips

Treatment of Chapped Lips

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.
Avoid licking your lips, since the saliva will evaporate and leave them dry.
Keep in mind that cracks at the corners of your mouth can indicate riboflavin deficiencies; you can treat this with vitamin B-2 supplements.
Avoid going out in dry, cold weather without putting on lip balm or lipstick.
Consider moistening the air in your home with a humidifier.
Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration.

Nails Care

Anychia
Clawing of the Nails
Clubbing
Discoloration of the Nail Plate
Ingrowing Toe Nail
Koilonychia
Longitudinal Striations
Loss of Nail Plate
Onycholysis
Paronychia
Pitting of Nail Plates
Pterygium
Thickening of Nail Plate
Transverse Ridges

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