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Occasional Dry Skin, Burning Sensation With Wrinkle Around Upper Lip. Advise?

hi. I have problem that the skin of the edge of my upper lip and around the upper lip is very dry and i have a burning sensation. iwhen i have this sensation my lip is full of wrinkle like when you put something acid like lemon on the shell..i have this problem for many years, it is not allways the same feeling. somethime my lips are just "normal".
Mon, 20 May 2013
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Hi,
you have dry lips and at times burning sensation

You need to have plenty of water as dehydration is one of the cause of dry lips. Load up with water.

It could be an allergy or a deficiency of Vitamin A ( carrots, tomatoes), or Vitamin B2 (riboflavin). .

Medications can also cause dry lips. Here are some things you can try at home.

Rub a slice of cucumber around your lips. (Hydrates lips)
If you have one, sleep with a humidifier to keep your lips moist.
Sleep with Aloe Vera gel on your lips.
Pour a drop of honey on your lips and let it dry. After a few seconds, apply Vaseline over the honey and let it sit for about 10 minutes.Then rinse it off with warm water. This works real good.
Butter or shortening works well too. Try sleeping with it.
Hope this will help you

Regards
Dr Sandhya Manorenj
Neurologist
Hi Tech City Hyderabad India
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Occasional Dry Skin, Burning Sensation With Wrinkle Around Upper Lip. Advise?

Hi, you have dry lips and at times burning sensation You need to have plenty of water as dehydration is one of the cause of dry lips. Load up with water. It could be an allergy or a deficiency of Vitamin A ( carrots, tomatoes), or Vitamin B2 (riboflavin). . Medications can also cause dry lips. Here are some things you can try at home. Rub a slice of cucumber around your lips. (Hydrates lips) If you have one, sleep with a humidifier to keep your lips moist. Sleep with Aloe Vera gel on your lips. Pour a drop of honey on your lips and let it dry. After a few seconds, apply Vaseline over the honey and let it sit for about 10 minutes.Then rinse it off with warm water. This works real good. Butter or shortening works well too. Try sleeping with it. Hope this will help you Regards Dr Sandhya Manorenj Neurologist Hi Tech City Hyderabad India