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What Causes Severe Dryness On The Lips While Eating?
Within the past few months, I have noticed that when I eat, no matter what it is, my lips get dry and sticky and salty after half of my meal. It s really noticeable and I m 53 and have never had the happen unless of course I was eating something super salty, sweet, or syrupy which is normal. But this is just with nearly everything I eat. I have googled the symptom but haven t found any answers relevant to the issue.
Wed, 2 Dec 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe dryness on the lips while eating which could be due to persistent infection of hair follicle due to certain irritation. It could be due to dehydration and viral infection of upper lip leading to cold sore formation I would suggest you to apply petroleum jelly over the lips. Apply aloevera gel as well to maintain moisture of lips and prevent them from drying. You should apply topical steroid drugs to prevent hair follicle infection and take oral and topical antiviral drugs in case of cold sore. Do not bite on the lips as it leads to exaggeration of symptoms. Consult a dermatologist once and get evaluation done. Go for patch test, virus culture and blood test. Drink plenty of water to maintain hydration. Maintain basic oral hygiene.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe dryness on the lips while eating which could be due to persistent infection of hair follicle due to certain irritation. It could be due to dehydration and viral infection of upper lip leading to cold sore formation I would suggest you to apply petroleum jelly over the lips. Apply aloevera gel as well to maintain moisture of lips and prevent them from drying. You should apply topical steroid drugs to prevent hair follicle infection and take oral and topical antiviral drugs in case of cold sore. Do not bite on the lips as it leads to exaggeration of symptoms. Consult a dermatologist once and get evaluation done. Go for patch test, virus culture and blood test. Drink plenty of water to maintain hydration. Maintain basic oral hygiene.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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