What Causes Chapped Lips?
Disease description:
I’ve been drinking plenty of water recently, yet my lips remain dry and chapped—what could be causing this?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Guo Lihong
Hello, your symptoms may be caused by certain unhealthy habits or other underlying conditions, such as:
1. Chronic cheilitis—a chronic, nonspecific inflammatory condition of the lips—often results from prolonged or repeated irritants.
2. Deficiencies in vitamins A, B, and others can lead to chapped or cracked lips.
3. Dehydration of the mucosal surface manifests as dryness of the mucosa.
4. Environmental irritants (e.g., cold, wind, or sun exposure).
5. Other factors, including lip-licking habit or “lipstick dermatitis.”
I hope this information is helpful. Wishing you good health!
