Staff alternated between applying pressure on his lower face and lubricating his decimated lips with artificial saliva and even spitting directly onto his mouth. We see it all too often. Diagnosed with hemorrhagic shock and acute hypoxemic respiratory failure secondary to lip balm deficiency, Riley and his team placed the patient on a ChapStick drip. Unfortunately for Andreoli, it was too little too late.
The damage had been done. Andreoli passed away. These symptoms can make the body use or lose a lot of water, leading to dehydration. Although it is not as common as other causes, a vitamin or mineral deficiency may be responsible for some cases of a split lip. Research from notes that a deficiency in certain B vitamins or iron may cause symptoms in the mouth, such as a split lip and inflammation. Most of the time, a split lip will heal on its own with time.
It is best to avoid licking the lips or picking at them during the healing process. Salt water can help keep the wound clean as it heals. Add a tablespoon of salt to a small cup of warm water. Soak a cotton swab or cotton ball in the liquid and hold it on the split lip. Doing this may sting a little as the solution hits the open cut, but the pain should go away after a few minutes.
A baking soda poultice may also help reduce symptoms such as pain or swelling. To make this anti-inflammatory concoction, mix a tablespoon of baking soda with just enough water to form a paste — usually about a teaspoon.
Apply this paste to the lip. Allow it to sit for a few minutes before rinsing the paste away with cold water. Repeat the process every few hours if necessary. Applying a cloth wrapped ice pack to the affected area may numb the pain and reduce swelling, helping the person find relief.
Some of the steps that a person can take to promote healing can also help prevent future split lips. These steps include:. Doctors can recommend medicated ointments or moisturizers that contain an antibacterial ingredient to help kill bacteria and protect the cut as it heals.
A person should also see a doctor if the split lip causes bleeding that recurs or is difficult to control or if there are signs of infection, such as swelling, redness, oozing pus , and inflammation. Friedman's advice to apply a moisturizing lip balm to combat the side effects. If the peeling gets more severe, a trip to your MD might be worth it to make sure you're not allergic to one of the ingredients.
Do you have an underbite? Or maybe you drool in your sleep? These factors can cause yeast overgrowth and in turn, a yeast infection in the mouth area. This type of infection can lead to dry, flaky skin around the mouth, and sometimes even fissuring when you get small cracks in the corners of the mouth , Dr. Treat it: Like yeast infections anywhere else, a prescribed anti-fungal medication is your best bet.
Talk to a derm. Actinic cheilitis is more common among older individuals. It's this sort of long-term sun damage and inflammation on the lips that can lead to skin cancer.
Actinic cheilitis is characterized by dryness and scaly patches or plaques, typically on the lower lip, as mentioned. Treat it: Treating actinic cheilitis involves what's called topical field therapy or photodynamic light therapy to either produce an immune response or kill off damaged skin cells. But first, your doctor will diagnose you via a skin biopsy. Friedman says, and these are usually accompanied by a similar looking rash around the mouth. Treat it: Through a blood test, your doctor will be able to determine what your exact vitamin deficiency is and prescribe necessary supplements or suggest dietary adjustments if you require them.
An allergic reaction will cause not only peeling, but also a diffused redness and swelling around the lips, Dr. An allergic reaction is usually also itchy, rather than scaly. This could be caused by ingredients in your makeup, skincare, or even your toothpaste. Irritant contact dermatitis, on the other hand, is caused by friction on the lips, brought on by mental mouth implants like retainers.
Treat it: A topical steroid or oral medication will usually do the trick for either issue. Lichen planus is an inflammatory skin condition. It usually shows itself in the form of itchy, purple bumps on the body.
And when it does, it usually shows up as purple or brownish cracked areas on the lips. If your lips are bleeding, sore, or chapped for an abnormally long period of time, you should consult your dermatologist.
Give home remedies two or three weeks to work. A dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in skin care and can diagnose the cause of your cracked lips. The UPMC Department of Dermatology diagnoses, treats, and manages numerous hair, skin, and nail conditions and diseases. We care for common and uncommon conditions, and our treatments include both surgical and non-surgical options.
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