Stop licking your lips.
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Like clockwork, every winter we find ourselves once again withchapped lips.
To lick our lips.
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And the vicious cycle begins.
And does lip balm actually makechapped lips worse?
From using occlusivelip treatmentsto gettinglip filleras a solution (yes, really), keep scrolling to learn more.
Meet the Experts
What Causes Cracked Lip Corners?
When coupled, these factors make lip corners incredibly prone to stretching, cracking, and irritation.
you better have a lip balm with you at all timesrefresh and replenish!
And the fact of the matter is that the choice of lip balm matters, too.
This is especially true for those with sensitive skin.
Keep the Area Saliva-Free:There are also certain behavioral adjustments we can make.
The result would prevent the pooling of saliva there.
But it makes things worsemuch worsein the end, Dr. Howe says.
The saliva evaporates and in turn ‘wicks’ moisture off the lips.
So were drier than we were, to begin with.
Often these treatments are used twice daily for two to four weeks.
Things like licking and picking at the area can intensify the issue even if they provide temporary relief.
These behaviors can also lead to the area getting infected.
In many incidents, angular cheilitis will go away on its own.
If it doesn’t, read the above for tips on how to get rid of it.
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