Talk:Chapped lips

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[edit] No longer redirecting to Angular cheilitis

The conditions are not the same, though related. I hope everyone agrees. Thus, this article now describes the simple condition of chapped lips instead of redirecting to the more severe, specific condition of Angular cheilitis which generally involves infection and is generally local to the corners of the mouth. --Ds13 05:57, 4 November 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Removed "tips"

I've removed the following text from the article. Perhaps it can be presented in a more encyclopedic manner, but as it is, it's a list of uncited medical suggestions/advice. This is clearly something that Wikipedia is not. --Ds13 18:39, 13 November 2006 (UTC)

Tips

Apply lip balm or petroleum jelly. You can also try coating your lips with skin moisturizer, vitamin E oil or aloe vera gel. These greasy products help keep your lips properly moisturized.

Use lip balm that contains sunblock if you are going to be outside.

Avoid licking your lips, since the saliva will evaporate and leave them dry.

Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration.

Consider moistening the air in your home with a humidifier.

Keep in mind that cracks at the corners of your mouth can indicate riboflavin deficiencies; you can treat this with vitamin B-2 supplements.

Have a dentist readjust ill-fitting dentures if you believe they might be the cause of your chapped lips.

[edit] Licking lips dries them out?

Chapped lips is a medical condition whereby the lips become dry … that may be caused by … licking of the lips ….

If the problem is that the lips become dry, how can it be caused by licking your lips? — Daniel 20:49, 23 June 2007 (UTC)

When you lick your lips, the saliva evaporates quickly and robs the lips of moisture. It just makes them drier than before. --ziekerz (talk) 03:36, 30 November 2007 (UTC)