I'm hoping you found the cure already but just in case anyone else stumbles upon this... For over two months I had severe dry, cracked, burning, and itching sensations on and around my lips. Sometimes they hurt so much I couldn't touch them because they felt like a layer of skin burned off. My dermatologist said I had some form of dermatitis. She said something about an allergic reaction to the sun probably because I ingested or used something which then caused that reaction (but said I'm not actually allergic to the sun ). Anyway she prescribed clobetasol propionate which is a corticosteroid and man it worked! I didn't believe it would because she didn't even run tests just prescribed it but I had to use it twice a day for two weeks (today is my last day) and my lips feel amazing. It only took a few days. I still have a mild red ring around my lips but no one notices but me. And it's fading. Thank god
As I said, I've had it about 2 months now. It started at the end of June. I don't smoke and I'm in my early 40s. I hadn't changed anything in my diet or cosmetics or anything in my daily routine when this began. The only the dermatologist will allow me to use on my mouth is vaseline petroleum jelly, which I apply every few minutes. If I try anything else, my skin stings like a nettle rash.
My next follow-up with the dermatologist is next week.
Hi,
Since when are you having the symptoms? What is your age? Do you smoke?
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 you have cracks at the corner of your mouth it indicates B2 deficiency in this case you need to take B2 supplements.
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.