Weird/annoying Skin Problem Around My Lips Posted: 08-25-07 22:59pm
OK, first it started off as dry lips, then
the corners of my lips got dry too and of
course with dry skin means pealing. so a
tiny tiny piece of skin pealed off on the
side of my lips. But then my lips would
not stay hydrated. And I didn't always
have my chapstick. So now I have chronic
dry lips. But then the skin around my lips
are itchy and they are now pale in color.
I have darker skin so, the paleness around
my lips are noticable. I have had this
for about 2 months now. IT started offf
as just a little pale, but now it is
literally around my entire lips. And it
won 't go away. The area where it is pale
is sort of RAISED, so you can tell that is
is there. I thought maybe it was a cold
sore. So I kept trying different types of
cold sore oitments, and medicated
chapstick. ANd even hydrocortisone cream
that I have. But no luck. What is this??
ANd how do I get it to go away. ARe
there any over the counter products I can
buy. I don't have insurance so I can't go
to the doctor. ANd i've had this for 2
months, and it's getting worse i think.
please help.
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The Ginger 1
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Joined: 09 Jul 2007 Posts: 556 Location: Loony-tune-land, England
Posted: 08-27-07 13:06pm
Hi Gcalma
Lips have funny skin, they as it's a
different 'make up' from the rest of your
skin .... I don't know what they are, but
I get these myself during extreme hot
weather, to cold weather, so I try and
protect them all the time with lipstick ,
chapstick, lip gloss the bloody lot, and
it's gotten better ... I also find keeping
myself hydrated by drinking plenty of
watery drinks and fruits, and not having
so many salty things helps too ... give it
a try and see how it goes .... doctors can
help, but a pharmasits will give free
advise (if you find a helpful one) !!
