chapped lips

[shecca]

The corner of my lips are raw and sore. My lips feel like I have a strip of tape on them. I have been using blistex medicated lip ointment occasionally and I take allegra daily. I don't know if this is due to the recent increase in my thyroid medicine, but if you have any suggestions I'm all ears.

[TEENIEFAETROON]

I have the same. Tight upper lip and tingly. I tried zovirax as prescribed by my Doctor but didn't help. I used a tester lipstick some months  ago and it seems to be since then so wondering if I need antibiotics. Foolish thing to do I know but I am suffering for it. I have tried blistex, vaseline and other organic lip balms to no avail, if I stretch my upper lip there seems to be whitish spots but don't know if they were there before!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
These symptoms can be due to the increase in thyroid medication. Firstly,It can be due to vit B deficiency.Take some vitamin B complex for some days and see if your symptoms improve.
Avoid licking the lips as saliva evaporates quickly resulting in them being drier than before. Drink plenty of water and take multivitamin supplements and do not apply lipstick or other cosmetic products for some days. Use a humidifier to moisturize the air in your home and apply shea butter or Vaseline on your lips.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[roseyred45]

It could be increase in thyroid medication. It also could be a symptom of Anemia. Keep moisturizer chapstick to lips and drink plenty of water