peeling lip part 2

[josy1478]

I have the same problemfor the last 10 years. my lip peels off every day when it comes incontact with any liquid it turns whitish becoms soft and can easily bepeeled off with our any pain and bleading, repeates every day. if I don't peel it off, it becomes hard when dry but when I peel it off my lip becomes redish and next time another thin skin is peeled off.
Please give me solution


This discussion is related to Peeling Lips Part 2.

[Isol]

I just had mine checked. Doctor said it may be because of the food I eat. I was given an ointment to apply 2-3 times/day. It has dexamethasone. Hope this will work.

[Isol]

I'm experiencing the same case for years now. I'm 28. I've read in the net that it may be "exfoliative cheilitis". Lack of vitamins is one of the causes. Some adviced to eat lots of fruits and vegetables.

[Carmadee]

I can relate, however have never seen anyone.
I have had this problem since I was about 8.  Now I am 33
What do I do to make this stop.
Some say, dont put anything on the lips as it makes it worse, some say keep lips moist with ointment/cream or whatever.
Please help

[josy1478]

Thank you for your suggestion. for the last 10 years I consulted many dermatologists they subscribe me different oitments, creams but i cannot get solution for my problem rather the oitment or cream fastenes the rate of peeliing off my lip. It will be soft when I apply vasline or other oitments but the upper thin skin of my lip becoms socked and easily peels off every day with out any pain and with out bleading.
My problem is exactly the dame as the one who posted the following. It is posted by we need help in sep 21, 2002.
please read it and every thing i want to say is clearly mentioned in his/her post below.



by We need help
Sep 21, 2002 12:00AM
Tags: dermatology, Skin infections, skin infection, years
Im 23 years old and have a problem w/ my lips peeling for about 5 years now. I know some of you on here are having the same problem and dont know what is causing this or what can help our situation. I have been to many doctors in many states and none of them have been able to cure, help, or take serious action twords our problem. This is very frustrating for me, and I feel that my life is on hold. My problem started when I was 18. One day I stepped out of the shower and noticed my lips were macerated(soaked). They outer skin was white and fragile. Not knowing what this was I started touching them and rubbing them and the skin started to peel off. There was no blood or pain Many of you have had other symptoms that were noticeable such as red patches and stuff, but I never had any warning. Anyways, I thought what ever peeled off would just heal itself in a day or two and that never happened. Now every time the skin begins to heal it gets wet from saliva, eating showering,(your basic everyday livingAdvanced care directives conditions) and peels. I've been to many dermatologists and I've been to their GRAND ROUNDS were I was put on display for other doctors to look at and come up with a solution for my problem. They were baffled. I've been on every cortosteriod(topical and liquids, every stength) aquaphor, prednosone, valtrex, Ive had biopsy (forgive my spelling) and they show nothing wrong. Doctors are stunned and dont know what to do. This is a very serious matter but because there are so few of us that have this I dont think there is any funding to cure our problem. As far as me and my doctors knew I was the first person to have this thing. I've searched on the Internet for years to find some answers for this problem and just now found this site, thank god. But, some of you have posted your symptoms with this forum years ago, im so dissapointed that im only finding you now. I pray to god that you come back  to this site to see if anyone replies to your questions or to find if anyone else posts questions to this problem. I know exactly what you are going through and would like to talk to your and maybe meet you. We need to do something unless you already have answers. If you have been cured then please repond asap under Peeling Lips
I have the same symptoms, red lips from peeling and imflamation, a little burning and itchingCauses of vaginal itching
from imflamation and constant peeling and maceration. I myself am baffled as to what could have caused this. Ive went over in my head a million time what I did different that month, week, day and year when I got this and have come up with nothing. To the doctor that reads this how can us victims get together as a group and get someone to take us seriously and become committed to helping us. Also how can I get ahold of the people who have post similar questions with these obvious symtoms in this forum. It is very important(urgent) that we come together on solve this problem.

[Sriram333]

If u have found a solution please let me know asap .

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

This could be a part of Cheilitis, which is a medical condition involving inflammation of the lip. Or a bad case of Chapped lips , a condition whereby the lips become dry and possibly cracked. It may be caused by the evaporation of moisture.

Lip balm can often provide temporary relief, though it should not be used extensively.  One should avoid licking their lips as saliva contains the enzyme amylase, which can damage the already compromised lip tissue.
Honey can be used on the lips as a natural remedy.


Cheilitis is associated with many conditions from Vitamin B12 deficiency, iron deficiency anemia, be a symptom of allergies.can also be caused by taking the (retinoid) drug Isotretinoin (brand name Roaccutane).

Applying protective paraffin-based ointment (such as Vaseline) or lip balms to the lips is normally very effective. Also take Vitamin B supplements.

If nothing works you can have a biopsy done to find out the cause.
ref:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chapped_lips

Some causes of the symptoms you mention, could be lip biting, lip licking, Vit.B2 deficiency, smoking, overexposure to sun and ill fitting dentures. In extreme cases, this could be due to bacterial or fungal skin infection.

You need to drink plenty of water daily – around 1.5 – 3 litres per day and eat a balanced diet. Do not keep your lips dry; apply lip balm which contains sunscreen – preferably a medicated one.

If the symptoms still persist, consult your skin specialist or dermatologist.

Let us know about how you are doing and if you have any other doubts.

Regards.