Hello,
Ever since I got braces my lips have gone crazy, they are constantly chapped and no matter what I use it does not heal. I have to constantly have Aquaphor on my lips at all times. I already have big lips as it is, so I assume this might be part of the problem. This chapped condition caused me to get fordyce spots, at least I think so, because I never had them before.
I asked about them before, but was told it was no big deal, cosmetic only, and whatever, which made me feel pretty crappy because it seems to be not an issue, therefore there is no medicine or need to develop any for this at all except, high dollar laser treatment that may cause further damage, and not even work at all. It seems to be just a disconcerning matter.
What I ask is, do you think that after my braces come off, that my lips may return to normal? Is there absolutely anything I can do that may help me, rather then spending $2000 on something that probably won't work. I have searched the net and found that it seems to be an issue not worth solving to most doctors. These did not appear until after my lips became extremely chapped, so it seems the dryness is an issue. I drink loads of water and have tried just a bout every chapstick I could get my hands on.
I'm looking for some hope here, is there anything possibly?
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I have pretty much given up and can only hope that they will go away once my braces come off, but from what I have heard they will probably never go away.
Thanks for your time, maybe you can give me some helpful info.