Peeling Lips

[55KITTY]

I have peeling lips on the outside and inside.  I also get a sore on the inside of my nose which comes back all the time.  I saw an ENT dr, my dermatologist, my internist, and none can figure out what it is.  I use vaseline on my lips and chapstick and even some lipsticks make it worse.  No one can figure out what causes this.  I think it is something in the ingredients of lipstick or toothpaste.  Anybody else have these?  Thanks, KYkitty.


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[bdragon]

I have a similar case, my inner lower lip skin is peeling off and its painful. Iam afraid if might reach outside of the lips. Im working in customer service its hard to face the public with lips peeling off. How can I slow down the process. Im still waiting for the biopsy results.  Im not smoker I passed all labwork
regarding STDs. Please help me. What toothpaste shall I use. Can I use lip balm.

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

I suggest you start changing your toothpaste (the ones with no or less fluoride ).Also, use only lip colors derived from organic ingredients.They may cost more but they may not bring about the reaction that the regular ones may cause.

Have you had skin testing done by an allergologist? I suggest that you do.

You may be experiencing contact dermatitis or an allergic reaction to certain chemical substances and food.Do you smoke? if yes, I suggest that you also gradually taper this off as smoke contains irritants that may aggravate your condition.

What medications are you taking?

Discuss with your physician if oral antibiotics may be indicated.As some of these skin conditions may have an underlying bacterial infection which may delay the healing process.