Cut's on Lip

Okay I have cut’s on my lips that look like slits. I’ve already been tested for STD”S & Herpes and I came back negative. The cut’s always in the same (2 or 3)  places. They appear for a few days and then heal, but during the place where it healed you can see like a scar/slit where it could happen again. I don’t know what they are or to get ride of them. (I know they are not herpes either b/c they don’t look or feel like the symptoms when I look them up)

[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.

[Jayce3]

Hi, so I went to another doctor and I told him about the cuts on my lips (like slits) and he proscribed me "Acyclovir" (he didn’t even look at my lips) when I came home and looked it up the name of the drug.... I was shocked b/c this medicine is used for the HSV virus which I know I don't have. I’ve already taken a test and know I’m STD free from all STDS.  So I’m wondering could this be proscribed for something else or is the doctor being one of those doctors and just handing out antibiotics. I’m just frustrated seeing doctors right now.