Chapped Lips, inspired by the chapped lips topic |
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 Nov 19 2005, 10:03 PM
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CHYEAAHHH MAN  Group: Member Posts: 1,255 Joined: Jul 2005 Member No: 168,013  |
Resource : http://www.uspharmacist.com
Treatment of Chapped Lips (Cheilitis) Reasons: Lips become chapped for a multitude of reasons. Wind and cold weather are two of the most common. Obstructed breathing (as in allergic rhinitis) can force patients to mouth-breathe, which also predisposes to chapped lips.* Chapped lips may be due to allergic or irritant dermatitis from the use of topical lip products, mouthwashes, or toothpastes. Isotretinoin, a drug used to treat acne, causes mucocutaneous reactions such as cheilitis (severe chapped lips). *I actually went to the doctor about this and he said that during the winter because there isn't any moisture in the air because of electric heaters, when you lay down all the snot and all that pretty stuff clogs your nose and you start breathing through your mouth so in the morning its all cracky. Chapped lips are painful and unsightly. If they crack open, the patient can experience pain when performing normal daily activities, including eating, drinking, talking, smiling, or kissing. Furthermore, some patients with chapped lips compulsively and obsessively lick them in vain attempts to relieve the discomfort. However, this activity delivers irritant salivary and intraoral fluids to the lips, worsening the problem. Treatment Options: Potential treatments for chapped lips include protectants, hydrocortisone, and products of unknown safety and efficacy, such as those containing salicylic acid. Protectants temporarily relieve chapped or cracked lips and help defend lips from the drying effects of wind and cold weather. The FDA allows protectant labeling on products that contain allantoin 0.5% to 2%, cocoa butter 50% to 100%, cod liver oil 5% to 13.56%, dimethicone 1% to 30%, glycerin 20% to 45%, hard fat 50% to 100%, lanolin 12.5% to 50%, mineral oil 50% to 100%, and petrolatum 30% to 100%.1 Two or more protectants may be combined. Hydrocortisone 0.25% to 1% is approved by the FDA for topical application in the treatment of minor skin irritations, itching, and rashes due to various causes, e.g., eczema, dermatitis, or allergies to cosmetics, soaps, or detergents.7 Thus, it should be efficacious for many common causes of chapped lips (allergic and irritant dermatoses, repeated licking, and climate-related conditions). Recommendations : The best advice the pharmacist can give to patients with chapped lips is to: 1. Keep the tongue inside the mouth, and stop licking the lips. 2. Examine all products used on the lips to see if they might contain allergenic ingredients. 3. Stop the use of any lip product containing potentially erosive ingredients, such as salicylic acid or possible allergens/irritants that do not function as protectants. 4. Consider using a gentle lip balm containing FDA-approved protectants. To care for minor dermatoses, use a balm with hydrocortisone in a vehicle consisting only of protectants. PS: Dr Dan's Lip Balm is actually pretty good. I have like the worst lips and I hope this isn't considered advertising...if it is I'll just take this part out http://www.drdanslipbalm.com/ -EDIT- QUOTE(lolita kitty @ Nov 22 2005, 5:54 PM) THE SECRET TO ALL CHAPPED LIPS: CARMEX.   Carmex is the best QUOTE(xMyStIcShAd0wSx @ Jan 10 2007, 9:54 AM) right before bed... exfoliate with a toothbrush and then put vaseline... or blitex daily conditioning treatment sort of thickly on...
don't use like fruity lip balms or chapstick... they are not moisturing enough. you will still end up with dry yucky lips even if you breathe through your mouth at night in the morning your lips are still fab... usually there is still a bit of lip balm on my lips when i wake up. |
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Nov 19 2005, 10:57 PM
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 Senior Member Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 4,799 Joined: Aug 2004 Member No: 37,450 |
Ohh good job.
I'll add this to the resource pinned topic. 
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Nov 21 2005, 01:10 AM
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 Cockadoodledoo Mother Fcuka!!! Group: Member Posts: 1,438 Joined: Nov 2005 Member No: 296,088 |
thank you... new englad weather sux this was very informative.
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Nov 21 2005, 07:11 PM
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 Senior Member Group: Official Designer Posts: 4,591 Joined: Dec 2004 Member No: 77,305 |
I hate when my lips turn chapped. I just bought a chap stick.
I REALLY hate cold sores. 
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Nov 21 2005, 07:19 PM
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 My desperate heart is far too weak to run for you this long. Group: Member Posts: 640 Joined: Jun 2005 Member No: 150,342 |
thank you sooo much! ive had chapped lips since like august...
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Nov 21 2005, 07:31 PM
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 omnomnom Group: Member Posts: 1,776 Joined: Jul 2005 Member No: 180,688 |
Use chapstick :)
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Nov 22 2005, 04:01 PM
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 unrequited love Group: Member Posts: 1,007 Joined: Sep 2004 Member No: 46,788 |
lol nice one kevin...thanks for the info :D
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| *lolita kitty* |
Nov 22 2005, 04:54 PM
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THE SECRET TO ALL CHAPPED LIPS: CARMEX.
no i'm serious, i use it all the time. i have the worst lips ever. and thanks for the topic, very helpful ^_^ |
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Nov 22 2005, 04:56 PM
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 Diana =] Group: Member Posts: 1,318 Joined: Jul 2005 Member No: 174,147 |
use chapsticks and drink water.
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Nov 28 2005, 08:37 AM
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 yan lin♥ Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 14,129 Joined: Apr 2004 Member No: 13,627 |
QUOTE(lolita kitty @ Nov 23 2005, 5:54 AM) THE SECRET TO ALL CHAPPED LIPS: CARMEX. no i'm serious, i use it all the time. i have the worst lips ever. and thanks for the topic, very helpful ^_^ hehe i like kiehls and this japanese brand. but drink lots and lots and lots of water. |
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Nov 28 2005, 11:16 PM
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 I'm just a little bit crazy... Group: Member Posts: 1,119 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 19,760 |
Alright..
Where's Napolean Dynamite now? 
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Nov 29 2005, 11:05 PM
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 "my girls rock balenciaga and smoke mad marijuana" Group: Member Posts: 2,089 Joined: Dec 2004 Member No: 70,049 |
QUOTE(Szeh @ Nov 21 2005, 7:11 PM) I hate when my lips turn chapped. I just bought a chap stick. I REALLY hate cold sores. me too :] |
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Nov 30 2005, 12:25 AM
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 What a hypocrite. Group: Member Posts: 2,754 Joined: Apr 2005 Member No: 128,150 |
w00tw00t, thanks for typing out that whole paragraph-mabobber.
 Chapped lips are frustrating; I get them every year. [This year was exceptional, 'cause I got it twice].. xD
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May 19 2006, 10:01 PM
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 ALLISON Group: Official Designer Posts: 3,372 Joined: Nov 2005 Member No: 310,259 |
wow, thats a m a Z i n g <33
Ive had chapped lips since like FOREVER, and my mom keeps nagging me about it, im pretty sure this might work! |
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May 19 2006, 10:59 PM
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 the name is ada. Group: Official Member Posts: 4,688 Joined: Dec 2005 Member No: 334,608 |
Ohh wow.Thanks.
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May 19 2006, 11:43 PM
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Moved to Health
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May 19 2006, 11:56 PM
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 What the fack. Group: Official Member Posts: 6,164 Joined: Mar 2004 Member No: 8,519 |
I hate it during the winter time, 'cause sometimes lips get all dry, cracked, and irritated around the lips and it can get reddish. Urgh.
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May 20 2006, 09:24 AM
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 Krista. Group: Official Member Posts: 4,380 Joined: Apr 2006 Member No: 391,319 |
QUOTE(Lo Mein @ Nov 19 2005, 10:03 PM) Carmex is the best i'm gonna have to try that stuff. |
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May 20 2006, 12:43 PM
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how lovely.
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May 20 2006, 09:52 PM
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Hmm i simply used to use vaseline or w.e i found at hand...
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May 27 2006, 10:49 AM
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 oink Group: Member Posts: 1,099 Joined: Aug 2004 Member No: 41,836 |
carmex makes me smell like play doh >:
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May 28 2006, 12:08 AM
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yerp! Group: Member Posts: 3,489 Joined: Nov 2004 Member No: 66,454 |
It's best to "exfoliate" your lips by rubbing them with a warm, wet washcloth or a baby's toothbrush (to get the skin off) and using a Q-tip to rub a little Vaseline on them. That was I do and my lips are fabulous.
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Jun 2 2006, 02:49 PM
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 names jen :] Group: Member Posts: 447 Joined: May 2006 Member No: 407,585 |
helpful tipss. ty :D
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Jul 31 2006, 06:06 AM
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 Kevin Group: Member Posts: 33 Joined: Aug 2005 Member No: 201,649 |
It's good to scrub your lips with a tooth brush. I have bought a regular tooth brush just for scrubbing my lips. Especially important in the winter. All you have to do is apply vaseline to your lips and then take the wet tooth brush and gently scrub the skin off. Carmex is always nice and its cheap. yep.
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Dec 31 2006, 02:56 PM
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 Senior Member Group: Member Posts: 241 Joined: Oct 2006 Member No: 475,881 |
yup carmex is the best i just hate it when i taste the flavor its eww
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