Comments on: Lip issue

By: Aartee

Aartee — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:44:34 +0000

Try C.O. Bigelow I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Ultra Mentha formula….that is the very best one with the highest oil content the only thing is you have to like mint..you can find them at any bath ad body works and they are normally buy two get one free…

By: ReinventingAmy

ReinventingAmy — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:11:50 +0000

Sounds like the ladies above me have the same ideas I did! Aquaphor and vaseline
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By: Cristina

Cristina — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:28:12 +0000

I recommend Dr Weil lip balm that you can find at an Origins counter or at origins.com. My lips get so dry they crack and bleed. I recommend this kind.

By: Jac

Jac — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:51:34 +0000

I have this problem too, although I do not think as seriously as you. For me, nearly constant application of lip balm to the corner where it cracks does the trick. It is a super annoying and painful problem; I hope you find relief! And, if you do, please blog about it so I can know in case mine gets worse!
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By: Whitney

Whitney — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:53:37 +0000

I feel your pain. Literally. The best thing that works for me for the cracks in the corners are Denavir and Zovirax. As soon as I feel the first sign of tingliness I put it on. It may worth trying one or both of these. Good luck!

By: carissajaded

carissajaded — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:44:34 +0000

My lips are constantly chapped, but I don’t really crack at the edges… The only suggestion I have is to drink a bunch of water.. usually helps a bit. And carmex. Lots of carmex.
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By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:30:46 +0000

Try Lysine. I take it before I get a cold sore. Ya know when you can feel it coming on? Or whenever I bite my mouth and it blisters. I don’t see why it wouldn’t help lip cracking. It works for everything else mouth related!
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By: ClassyFabSarah

ClassyFabSarah — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:42:53 +0000

OMG. I have written about it a little on my blog that I got a staph infection on my face on spring break my JR year of HS. And it wasn’t an STD, so thanks for asking (whoa, defensive much).

But a year or two after that, I had an outbreak exactly like you are describing. My mom (completely coincidentally) had the same outbreak at the same time.

Turns out it’s an infection – and I actually can’t remember now if it’s a fungal infection or a yeast infection.

But I would def make an appointment during an outbreak – I honestly can’t remember but I think she actually asked her dentist who wrote her a prescription, but it may have been a derm or a regular doctor.

Either way, it’s a medical condition, esp if you are having recurring outbreaks, and it can be helped a lot with a topical medication. If I can find out what the prescription is called I’ll let you know!

Hope this helps!! And I’m sorry – having pain in your face and lips is the WORST. I know from experience, girlfriend. {{HUG}}
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By: Deanna G.

Deanna G. — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:21:25 +0000

I have problems with my lips, too, that no one seems to know what it is, it’s different than yours but what I’ve found that helps is Blistex medicated lip ointment. It’s in a little white tube with a red stripe(comes in a red box). At first the cooling sensation was strange but I’ve gotten used to it & it has helped my lips so much! Give it a try, I don’t know if it will help but I just know it’s the only thing that worked for me

PS- There’s also neosporin lip treatments now & they work pretty good, too!

By: Nikke

Nikke — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:11:15 +0000

Gah!
I get horrible chapped lips as well and sometimes I wish I could cut them off!

I wish I could help you out more and recommend something.
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