What Causes Chapped and Peeling Lips?
Disease description:
I’m not sure what’s going on, but my lips have been dry, cracked, and peeling lately. I’d like to ask the doctor: What causes dryness, cracking, and peeling of the lips?
Doctor's answer (2)
Dr. Liu Yong
Hello, chapped and peeling lips may indicate cheilitis, which commonly presents with dryness and flaking of the lips. Sjögren’s syndrome is another possible cause; this condition is not merely an oral disease but rather a manifestation of an autoimmune disorder. Vitamin deficiency—particularly deficiencies in vitamins B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), or B12—can also lead to chapped or peeling lips. Additionally, insufficient water intake may reduce salivary secretion, resulting in dry, cracked, and peeling lips. We hope the above information is helpful to you. Wishing you a happy and healthy life!
