What are the causes of chapped lips?

Causes of cracked lips

 The lips are exposed to dryness and cracking greatly because they do not contain the sebaceous glands necessary to moisturize the skin, and the condition can worsen depending on the weather, or if the person does not take care of his skin well, and other reasons that increase the cracks of the lips:

 lip licking

Many resort to licking their lips when they feel dry in order to moisturize them, but the result is that they dry quickly again, so they repeat the licking thinking that this will keep them moist, and in fact moisture evaporates from the lips more when licked, and biting the lips has the same effect.

Take some medicine

Taking some types of medications can cause the lips to become more dry and cracked, and these medications include retinoids, a type of vitamin that is used to treat skin diseases such as psoriasis, acne, and other diseases.

Infection with some skin diseases

  Some skin diseases and chronic diseases affect the lips, making them dry and hard, including:

Eczema.

Corona disease.

sarcoidosis;

  Lupus erythematosus.

dry body

Cracked lips are signs of dehydration of the whole body, and it is worth noting that this occurs due to several things, the most important of which is lack of drinking water, constant exposure to wind, or exposure to ultraviolet rays for a very long time.

Breathing through the mouth 

he constant passage of air through the mouth leads to dry and cracked lips clearly, and this is what happens when breathing through the mouth, especially when suffering from diseases such as cold or congestion; Where it is difficult to breathe through the nose, especially during sleep

Tips for preventing and treating chapped lips

 There are many things that prevent chapped lips, but also treat them, the most important of which are:

Apply lip balm that contains sunscreen when you go out.

Maintain hydration by drinking plenty of water and fluids.

 Avoid using allergens such as cosmetics.

When the lips are cracked, it is preferable not to peel them, because this slows down the healing process, and it may lead to bleeding or irritation in the lips.

In the event of an allergy to vegetable oils and moisturizers such as beeswax, castor oil, and shea butter, petroleum-based moisturizers (Vaseline) can be resorted to.

 If the problem of cracked lips persists, you should consult a doctor.